Launch Vehicle

China to develop rocket that can be launched into space from aircraft

The China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology has designed a solid-fuel rocket that could carry a 100 kg (220 lb) payload into low Earth orbit.

Isro PSLV-C37 launch: How Antrix compares to other satellite launch services

Isro has a reliable and cheap launch vehicle to put into low earth orbit a large number of very small satellites.

Isro PSLV-C37 mission: The US private sector is threatened by cheap Indian spaceflight

There is a US policy in place since 2005 preventing US satellites from being launched on Indian launch vehicles.

Isro PSLV-C37 record breaking mission run up: A history of rockets and launch vehicles in India

The history of rockets in India goes back to 1780, when the army of Tipu Sultan successfully used weaponised rockets against invading British forces.

GSAT-12 to Take to the Skies Today

In a meeting of the Launch Authorization Board (LAB) on the July 12, 2011, that was held to decide the fate of PSLV-C17/GSAT-12 mission, it was decided that the mission would indeed take to the skies today.