Tech leaders: ISRO Chairman A.S. Kiran Kumar with Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT) Director S. Chandrashekar on the occasion of National Technology Day celebrations on Friday. GIRImore-inThe first launch of GSLV Mark –III, the satellite launch vehicle that can carry 4,000 kg payload, is scheduled for June 5, Indian Space Research Organisation Chairman A.S. Kiran Kumar announced. Mr. Kumar said the launch vehicle will increase India’s ability to carry payloads from the current cap of 2.2 tonne. The space scientist said all preparations for the launch are underway at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota. “It is expected now to last many Martian years,” the Director Indian Space Research Organisation added.

Source: The Hindu May 12, 2017 19:41 UTC