Prime Minister (PM) inaugurates three Space Infrastructure Projects in Kerala worth around Rs 1800 crores

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During PM’s visit to Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram, projects were launched to reform country’s space sector.
Three projects include
- SLV Integration Facility (PIF) at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota to boost frequency of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) launches from 6 to 15 per year.
  - It also caters to launches of Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) and other small launch vehicles designed by private space companies.
  - PSLV is a four-stage launch vehicle capable of launching satellites into Geosynchronous and Geostationary orbits.
  - SSLV is a 3-stage Launch Vehicle capable of launching satellites in low earth orbit at low cost.
- Semi-cryogenics Integrated Engine and Stage Test facility at ISRO Propulsion Complex at Mahendragiri will enable development of semi-cryogenic engines and stages, which will increase payload capability of present launch vehicles.
  - Facility is equipped with liquid Oxygen and kerosene supply systems to test engines up to 200 tons of thrust.
- Trisonic Wind Tunnel at VSSC for aerodynamic testing for characterisation of rockets and aircraft during flight in atmospheric regime.
PM also reviewed Gaganyaan Mission (India’s first human spaceflight mission) progress and bestowed ‘astronaut wings’ to four astronaut-designates, which symbolize trust, courage, and discipline.

It is the lead Centre of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) under Department of Space.
Named in memory of Dr Vikram A Sarabhai (father of Indian Space Programme).
Virtual Launch Control Centre (VLCC) at VSSC played an important role in launch of LVM3 vehicle carrying Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft.