Mic
Friday, 24 Oct 2025
Mid-Day GujaratiInquilabMid-Day Hindi
Mid-Day
Logo
Home

Home

Photos

Photos

E-Paper

E-Paper

Video

Videos

Shots

Shots

Mumbai Lake LevelMumbai Lake Level

Home / News / India News / Photos / IN PHOTOS: PM Modi unveils ISRO`s space infrastructure projects

IN PHOTOS: PM Modi unveils ISRO`s space infrastructure projects

Updated On: 27 February, 2024 05:35 PM IST | Sanjana Deshpande

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated three key space infrastructure projects of ISRO during his visit to the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Thumba, Kerala. These projects signify India`s advancements in space exploration and technology. Pics/ PTI

  • WhatsApp
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated three key space infrastructure projects of ISRO during his visit to the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Thumba, Kerala. These projects signify India`s advancements in space exploration and technology. Pics/ PTI

1/10

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated three key space infrastructure projects of ISRO during his visit to the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Thumba, Kerala. These projects signify India`s advancements in space exploration and technology. Pics/ PTI

Accompanied by Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, and Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan, PM Modi also assessed the progress of ISRO`s Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme.

2/10

Accompanied by Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, and Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan, PM Modi also assessed the progress of ISRO`s Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme.

The inaugurated projects include the Trisonic Wind Tunnel at VSSC, the Semi-Cryogenic Integrated Engine and Stage Test Facility at ISRO`s propulsion complex in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu, and the PSLV Integration Facility at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SHAR) in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

3/10

The inaugurated projects include the Trisonic Wind Tunnel at VSSC, the Semi-Cryogenic Integrated Engine and Stage Test Facility at ISRO`s propulsion complex in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu, and the PSLV Integration Facility at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SHAR) in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

These projects, developed at a combined cost of approximately Rs 1,800 crore, enhance India`s technical capabilities in the space sector and contribute to its growing stature as a spacefaring nation.

4/10

These projects, developed at a combined cost of approximately Rs 1,800 crore, enhance India`s technical capabilities in the space sector and contribute to its growing stature as a spacefaring nation.

The Trisonic Wind Tunnel at VSSC enables the evaluation of aerodynamic characteristics and designs of rockets and aircraft by producing controlled airflow at speeds ranging from subsonic to supersonic, up to four times the speed of sound (Mach number 4.0).

5/10

The Trisonic Wind Tunnel at VSSC enables the evaluation of aerodynamic characteristics and designs of rockets and aircraft by producing controlled airflow at speeds ranging from subsonic to supersonic, up to four times the speed of sound (Mach number 4.0).

The Semi-Cryogenic Integrated Engine and Stage Test Facility in Mahendragiri is a state-of-the-art facility designed to handle large propellant flows, standing at a height of 51 meters with a flame deflector depth of 30 meters.

6/10

The Semi-Cryogenic Integrated Engine and Stage Test Facility in Mahendragiri is a state-of-the-art facility designed to handle large propellant flows, standing at a height of 51 meters with a flame deflector depth of 30 meters.

The PSLV Integration Facility at Sriharikota includes various infrastructure components such as Integration Building, Service Building, and Rail Track, aimed at increasing launch frequency from the First Launch Pad (FLP).

7/10

The PSLV Integration Facility at Sriharikota includes various infrastructure components such as Integration Building, Service Building, and Rail Track, aimed at increasing launch frequency from the First Launch Pad (FLP).

PM Modi, alongside reviewing progress of Gaganyaan mission, also unveiled the names of four astronauts who are going to be the part of India`s maiden human space flight mission.

8/10

PM Modi, alongside reviewing progress of Gaganyaan mission, also unveiled the names of four astronauts who are going to be the part of India`s maiden human space flight mission.

The four astronauts--Prashanth Balakrishnan Nair, Angad Prathap, Ajit Krishnan, and Shubhanshu Shukla--will be participating in the mission Modi said.

9/10

The four astronauts--Prashanth Balakrishnan Nair, Angad Prathap, Ajit Krishnan, and Shubhanshu Shukla--will be participating in the mission Modi said.

PM Modi bestowed `astronaut wings` to the four at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) at Thumba near Thiruvananthapuram.

10/10

PM Modi bestowed `astronaut wings` to the four at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) at Thumba near Thiruvananthapuram.

Tags

Photo of Day

High tidal waves in Mumbai delay Lalbaugcha Raja`s visarjan

High tidal waves in Mumbai delay Lalbaugcha Raja`s visarjan

The iconic Lalbaugcha Raja idol was shifted onto a raft on Sunday afternoon after delays since morning due to high tide and technical challenges, with final immersion, delayed by several hours, expected to take place around 11 pm, officials said.

Advertisement