Astronomy:Satish Dhawan Space Centre Third Launch Pad

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Third Launch Pad
Launch siteSatish Dhawan Space Centre
LocationSriharikota
Short nameTLP
OperatorIndia ISRO
Human Space Flight Rated
Launch history
StatusUnder construction
Launches0
First launch2020 (planned)
Associated
rockets		PSLV
GSLV
GSLV Mk.III
UMLV
Avatar RLV

The Third Launch Pad (TLP) of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre is an under development rocket launch site in Sriharikota, India. When the launch pad will be completely built, it will be the third launch pad in the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, the other two being First Launch Pad and the Second Launch Pad. In 2018, it was reported that the launch of India's first crewed orbital spacecraft "Gaganyaan" is scheduled to be launch from the third launch pad before 2022[1]. However in November 2019, ISRO released tenders for augmentation of second launch pad for Gaganyaan project.[2][3][4][5][6]

Usage

This launch pad is intended to be used for future Indian rockets like the Unified Modular Launch Vehicle, Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mk III and Avatar RLV (Avatar Reusable Launch Vehicle) as well as the older ones like Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle and Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle.[7] The launch pad will be used for the India's future human space missions.[8] One of the main reasons of building this launch pad is that it will increase the frequency of orbital launches by ISRO.[9]

Facilities

Several facilities have been proposed to be built at the Third Launch Pad. They include a vehicle assembly building, mobile pedestals, umbilical towers, emergency exits, ground escape system, crew ingress and egress systems, safety bunkers, material handling equipment and related electrical systems.[10]

Status

Construction of the launch pad started in September 2012.[11] The total cost of the new launch pad is estimated to be ₹5 billion (US$70 million).[12]

References

  1. ↑ Peri, Dinakar (2018-09-21). "ISRO setting up launch pad for Gaganyaan mission" (in en-IN). The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/isro-setting-up-launch-pad-for-gaganyaan-mission/article25010147.ece. 
  2. ↑ "SDSC SHAR/Sr.HPS/PT/RO/11/2019-20". Indian Space Research Organization. November 7, 2019. https://www.isro.gov.in/sdsc-shar-srhps-gt-ro-11-2019-2020. Retrieved November 22, 2019. 
  3. ↑ "RFP TO REALISE HYDRANT SYSTEM FOR AUGMENTED FACILITIES AT SLP COMPLEX (ASLP) SDSC, SHAR SRIHARIKOTA" (PDF). Indian Space Research Organization. November 7, 2019. https://www.isro.gov.in/sites/default/files/tenders/pt_ro_11_12242.pdf. Retrieved November 22, 2019. 
  4. ↑ "Work Contract to carry out Video & Still Photography documentation coverage and VIDEO Editing Works of Technical Photography Facility" (PDF). Indian Space Research Organization. November 7, 2019. https://www.isro.gov.in/sites/default/files/tenders/pt_ro_11_12323.pdf. Retrieved November 22, 2019. 
  5. ↑ "SUPPLY OF RAW MATERIAL, FABRICATION, ERECTION AND COMMISSIONING OF STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS FOR GAGANYAAN MISSION AT UMBILICAL TOWER OF SECOND LAUNCH PAD (SLP)" (PDF). Indian Space Research Organization. November 7, 2019. https://www.isro.gov.in/sites/default/files/tenders/pt_ro_11_12444.pdf. Retrieved November 22, 2019. 
  6. ↑ "REALISATION OF NEW HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FOR CREW ACCESS ARM (CAA) & AUGMENTATION/MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SCVRP-3 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FOR SERVICING GAGANYAAN MISSION AT UMBILICAL TOWER (UT) OF SECOND LAUNCH PAD (SLP)" (PDF). Indian Space Research Organization. November 7, 2019. https://www.isro.gov.in/sites/default/files/tenders/pt_ro_11_12508.pdf. Retrieved November 22, 2019. 
  7. ↑ "Isro to build third launchpad at Sriharikota". PTI. Times of India. 1 July 2012. http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-01/india/32494121_1_sriharikota-gslv-mk-iii-heavier-satellites. Retrieved 8 June 2013. 
  8. ↑ "ISRO to begin process for Human Space Flight Mission". PTI. India Today (Hyderabad). 26 January 2010. http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/ISRO+to+begin+process+for+Human+Space+Flight+Mission/1/81067.html. Retrieved 8 June 2013. 
  9. ↑ "ISRO To Build A Third Launch Pad at Spaceport". Indiadefence.com. 2 June 2012. http://www.indiandefence.com/forums/strategic-geopolitical-issues/19518-isro-build-third-launch-pad-spaceport.html. Retrieved 8 June 2013. 
  10. ↑ This section contains public domain text which were published by the Press Trust of India.
  11. ↑ Chandrashekar, Nandini (2 June 2012). "3rd launch pad to be built". Deccan Herald (Bangalore). http://www.deccanherald.com/content/63143/F. Retrieved 8 June 2013. 
  12. ↑ "High-tech third launch pad in Sriharikota soon" (in en). Deccan Herald. 29 March 2015. https://www.deccanherald.com/content/468464/high-tech-third-launch-pad.html. Retrieved 23 July 2019. 




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