ISRO is working on testing orbital re-entry of reusable vehicle
Though it's currently focusing on Chandrayaan-II, readying it for an October launch, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), is also planning a major experiment as a follow-up to the successful testing of the reusable launch vehicle technology demonstrator (RLV-TD). It has already completed low subsonic tests and the wind tunnel model with landing gear at IIT-Kanpur, reports Times of India. Here's more.
Several RLV-TD experiments under consideration, work to begin next year
ISRO aims to create RLV's scaled-up version and conduct an orbital re-entry experiment. A suitable site has reportedly been identified for configuring landing runway with navigational aids needed for an autonomous descent. Now aids/systems required for unmanned landing need to be set up. Though ISRO head Kailasavadivoo Sivan has confirmed several RLV-TD experiments are in the pipeline, he said work would begin only next year.
ISRO is hiring technicians, draughtsmen, library assistants
Meanwhile, ISRO has announced 52 vacancies for the posts of technician, draughtsman and technical/library assistant at its Bengaluru's satellite centre. The last date for submitting online applications is May 11. The application fee is Rs. 250. However, female/SC/ST/PWD candidates need not pay it. The minimum educational qualification needed to applying for technician/draughtsman is Class 10 and a relevant diploma for technical assistant.
