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Kulasekarapattinam Spaceport Development
Context:
ISRO provided details in Parliament regarding the infrastructure progress, funds allocation, and operational timeline of the upcoming Kulasekarapattinam spaceport in Tamil Nadu, targeted for commissioning in FY 2026–27.
Strategic Advantages of Kulasekarapattinam Spaceport
- Specialization: Designed primarily for Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)
- Orbit Advantage:
- Ideal for Sun-Synchronous Polar Orbits (SSPOs).
- From SDSC-SHAR, launches to SSPO require rocket maneuvering to avoid dropping stages on inhabited landmasses, which reduces payload capacity.
- From Kulasekarapattinam, no such maneuvering is needed due to direct access over the Indian Ocean, enhancing efficiency.
- Payload Capacity:
- SSLV from Kulasekarapattinam: ~300 kg payload to SSPO.
- SSLV from SDSC-SHAR: inadequate payload capacity for useful missions.
National Importance
- Enhances India’s small satellite launch market share, catering to domestic and global demands.
- Supports start-ups and private players under the space sector reforms.
- Complements SDSC-SHAR, which handles larger launch vehicles (PSLV, GSLV, LVM3).
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