ISRO to launch 10 satellites till next one year

New Delhi: The missions planned by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in the next one year include - 3 Polar Satellite Launch Vehicles, 1 Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle, 2 Communication Satellites, 1 Earth Observation (Ocean) Satellite, 1 Meteorological Satellite, 1 Navigation Satellite and Mars orbiter. ISRO is planning to accomplish Eight missions by September 2013 which include – (i) 2 Polar Satellite Launch Vehicles (C20, C22); (ii) 1 Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (D5); (iii) 2 Communication Satellites (GSAT-7, GSAT-14); (iv) 1 Earth Observation (Ocean) Satellite (SARAL); (v) 1 Meteorological Satellite (INSAT-3D); (vi) 1 Navigation Satellite (IRNSS-1A). Two (2) missions, which include PSLV-C25 and Mars Orbiter, are planned for October 2013. The above information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions and in the Prime Minister’s Office, Shri V. Narayanasamy to the Parliament. (Source PIB)