Cochin Space Research Organization

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Cochin Space Research Organization announces the launch of a Pushpak mission aboard the Space Shuttle PS2 launched from SLC Dagring. This mission would see an autonomous Habitation Module and Multi Purpose Logistics Module being stationed at Geostationary Orbit above Maldives. A crew of 4 would be stationed in this experiment for a period of 2 weeks during which the PS2 Shuttle would be stationed near the Trisanku Space Station. The Habitation Module and MPLM though similar to the modules initially constructed for Trisanku Space Station and Orbital Refueling Station has been specially customized for Geostationary Orbit operation with extra communication systems to enable communications with Truisanku as well as CSRO ground stations. This mission would test the capability of CSRO to manage extended human habitation at Geostationary Orbit and is a forerunner for the much awaited Dhruva Research Station. After the two weeks of experimentation the Habitat module and MPLS would be returned along with the crew back to Earth by the PS2.

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[u][b]CSRO Annual Mission Statement[/b][/u]

The success of the first Geostationary Habitation experiment has given a massive boost to Dhruva Research Station's construction which is taking place at CSRO Station Dagring and various CSRO facilities all over Cochin.

The Vivaswat 1 and Prapanch 1 missions are proceeding in a satisfactory manner. The Vivaswat 1 the test vehicle for interplanetary travel and communication systems. Thus the following missions would be launched by Cochin Space Research Organization in the coming year.

Vivaswat 2 - Solar Orbiter. Would study magnetic field phenomena, solar flare particles and ionization in interplanetary region.
Budhan 1 - Surface mapping, surface composition, magnetic field studies, libration, geological probe of Mercury
Shukra 1 - Venus Orbiter
Mangal 1 - Mars Orbiter

These exploratory missions would be launched by YAMA-2 Heavy Lift Launch Rockets, Rebel Army Space Elevator and the Equatorial Launch Loop.

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An experimental Skylon Orbital Transfer Vehicle has been launched from SLC Dagring by the Cochin Space Research Organization. A joint project of Strategic Reconnaissance Agency of Strategic Command and CSRO, the new experimental Skylon has been designed for extended and even permanent stationing in Space like its previous models, however unlike the previous Skylons, the Skylon launched today has a fixed payload. It is not a transport vehicle, but a mission platform. The payload area of the Skylon is fitted with a sensory module composed of a variety of electronic and optical sensors to make it a reconnaissance vehicle par compare. In its experimental launch, the Skylon Intelligence Vehicle or SKINT would undertake a week long patrol of the Indian Ocean region at altitudes ranging from 160 kms to 2000 kms. During the week long experimental flight the SKINT01 would undertake one refueling from the Orbital Refueling Station and would be mostly be controlled from CSRO ground stations and the Strategic Command Center in Bhopal with occasional stretches of control being undertaken from the Trisanku Space Station.

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The Equatorial Launch Loop at SLC Maldives in Foamullah Island would start a new launch program to launch 5 SHANI satellites to orbit. Powered by one TROPS-N miniature Thorium powered nuclear reactor each and with downlink from Tesla SPS network, SHANI is a space based missile defense system to support the Strategic Air Defense Command as well as extend anti missile protection to Strategic Reconnaissance Agency's network of reconnaissance, surveillance and communication satellites using a version of the JWAL CIWS laser. The 5 SHANI satellites being launched now would be rigorously tested in a Low Earth orbit of 438 kms from SLC Thumba and SLC Sriharikota. A complete network of SHANI satellites is being manufactured by Cochin Space Research Organization to put in place a secure an Anti - ASAT umbrella for Cochin's satellite assets. Meanwhile strategies and tactics to compensate for other Anti ASAT systems put in place by other nations would also be tested out in the coming few weeks which would if successful have at least 3 of the SHANI satellites destroyed in orbit.

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Strategic Reconnaissance Agency has issued a contract for a fleet of 12 SKINT, Skylon Intelligence Platforms with the Cochin Space Research Organization. The 12 SKINTs would be expected to join service with the Strategic Reconnaissance Agency over a period between one year to four years. SKINT01, the experimental SKINT has been commissioned as a full fledged Intelligence platform by the SRA and has been stationed with support facilities at Trisanku Space Station.

In other news, Cochin Space Research Organization has also announced placing an order for 10 new Pushpak 2 Space Shuttles which would augment and in time replace the current fleet of 3 Pushpak Space Shuttles.

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Cochin Space Research Organization announces the imminent launch of 7 Tesla TSH 8GW Solar Power Satellites into Geostationary Earth Orbit. The latest design of the Tesla series of SPS satellites would be stationed over St Helena, Crozet, Ile St. Paul, Cocos Keeling, Bishkek and two over Cochin Kazakh Provinces. These SPS satellites would be connected to the existing Tesla Power Grid with the TSD and TSF satellites. The launch of these satellites over the next four months is expected to greatly contribute to the developmental power requirements of these territories.

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Cochin Space Research Organization announces the commencement of Mission Ashwini, to launch and establish a manned research station at Geostationary Earth Orbit above the Kingdom of Cochin. The space station to be named Ashwini Research Center is the results of years of research and development of which the manned modules experiment conducted a few years had been a critical part. The components of the Ashwini Research Center have been manufactured over the past several years by CSRO's various Space Structures Manufacturing Plants. Structural details of the space station would be released in future. The entire launch process is expected to take three years during which most of the components would be launched via the Rebel Army Space Elevator in West Africa with the most sensitive equipment being launched into orbit via the Equatorial Launch Loop at SLC Maldives at Foamullah Island to be tugged from there to orbit by Skylons and GAL Space Tugs.

The Ashwini Research Center has been designed for a permanent crew of 10 and would have sufficient Biosphere capabilities to ensure limited self sustenance without support from Earth. Geographically Ashwini Research Center is expected to be right on top of Bangalore.

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The entire structural framework of the Ashwini Research Center has been launched and assembled at the Geostationary Earth Orbit thus getting the entire project one third complete. The structural components have been launched at the rate of one tonne per week from the Rebel Army Space Elevator and at the rate of 50 tonnes per week from the Equatorial Launch Loop in Maldives. A fleet of 12 Skylon Orbital Transfer Vehicles and 23 GAL Space Tugs have been facilitating this monumental Space Logistics endeavor. The in orbit integration is being done by CSRO's team of 30 astronauts who are themselves being supported by the entire Pushpak fleet of 6 Pushpak Space Shuttles. At least 3 Shuttles are on orbit at any time providing habitat support to the astronauts with the rest serving as shuttle transport to transport astronauts to and from Trisanku Space Station and Earth. Each astronaut on Project Ashwini spends 90 day rotations at Geostationary Earth Orbit before returning to Earth for a 90 day rest, recuperation and retraining session. With the phenomenally increased technological and infrastructural prowess the Kingdom possesses compared to the days of construction of Trisanku Space Station, Ashwini Research Center's construction is progressing at a vastly superior pace. While it took 5 years for Trisanku Space Station to be completed at LEO, the Trisanku Annex took lesser time and the Ashwini Research Center, bigger and more complex than the other Cochin Space Stations will take only three years to complete.

While far behind the undisputed leaders in Space Race, Ceylon, Cochin Space Research Organization is laying its own milestones in the quest for exploration of space. While the more flashy manned space programs are going at their pace other teams of CSRO are also busy with other special projects, especially deep space exploration and solar system exploration. The Vivaswat series of satellites are starting to deliver volumes of data in their exploration of Sun.

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A special team is undergoing training at Cochin Space Research Organization's Astronaut Training Center in Dagring, Tibet. Though not the normal scientist/engineer astronaut who are trained at these premier facility, this is a special team whose success would be vital for the future successes of CSRO. Rigorous training and acclimatization training are being imparted to this team. While CSRO's Space Launch Center Dagring is even otherwise well protected by some of the toughest terrains and crack teams from Industrial Security Force the security has been particularly beefed up at this time with a full brigade from the 1st Infantry Regiment, the Sikh Regiment being deployed to Dagring. The PS-5 Pushpak Space Shuttle is receiving special preparations at SLC Dagring for an associated manned mission which could prove to mark an epochal step in the Kingdom's space faring journey.

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CSRO has launched 3 new RECONSATs today from SLC Dagring, SLC Sriharikota and SLC Thumba. The three RECONSATs are to particularly concentrate over Western Europe. While the launches from SLC Sriharikota and SLC Thumba has been accomplished by chemically powered rockets, the launch from SLC Dagring has been done by a Skylon. These satellites would join the two SKINT - Skylon Intelligence Platforms that are already on station above the British Isles.

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Three months of excessively harrowing schedule culminated on this day. Even without the special mission at hand his life is no less hectic but with all the training and repeated commuting the stresses and strains had gone to a whole new level. When the commute is tens or even hundreds of kilometers it is understandable, but what if the commute was of the order of thousands of kilometers?

Such is the life of the person who is now being strapped into his seat on the PS-5 Pushpak Space Shuttle. For the next couple of weeks majority of his work load would have to be shared by his subordinates but even then a fair measure of telecommuting was in store for him.

For the past several weeks His Highness Kerala Varma, the King of Cochin and a select team of King's Guards Chaver soldiers were undergoing a special training course at the Astronaut Training Center in Dagring, Tibet. For decades the Kingdom has been a leader in the Space frontier. After the Trisanku Space Station, the Orbital Refuelling Station, the Trisanku Annex , the Dhruva Orbital Biosphere Facility, lunar base now yet another milestone has been reached in Cochin's Space exploration - the Ashwini Research Center. So it is high time since the absolute sovereign of the Kingdom reviewed his domains in space. The crew of the PS-5 are all trained veterans with several successful Pushpak missions to their name. For the next couple of weeks PS-5 would be the home and Command Center for the King of Cochin. Dedicated modalities of communication have been kept apart by the Cochin Space Research Organization and Strategic Reconnaissance Agency for continuous communication connectivity with the King.

The King however is grasped in the fit of extreme excitement. Even while serving as a flight officer during his Air Force training he had often mused about flying to space and now he is indeed going to do that, albeit as a passenger. But perhaps that too can be changed. Soon.

As the primary rockets and the booster rockets ignited the PS-5 clawed its way out the atmosphere and into space thus marking yet another epochal moment for the Cochin Space Research Organization and the entire Cochin space fraternity.

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[center][u][b]GAL SKYLARK[/b][/u][/center]

Gosree Aeronautics Limited and Cochin Space Research Organization announces the induction of the GAL Skylark, the newest Reusable Space Craft designed by GAL. The Skylark has been designed to fulfil very niche roles that has emerged for it in CSRO's space exploration. While the Pushpak Space Shuttle has been designed primarily as a launch vehicle for satellites and for Extra Vehicular Activity, the Skylark is designed principally as a cargo and personnel transport vehicle.

Its specifications are as follows:

Maximum speed: 420 mph (675 km/h) [Under Atmospheric Conditions, SABRE Propulsion]
Maximum Speed : 3045 mph (4900 km/h; Mach 4) [Exo Atmospheric Conditions, Ion Thruster]
Range : 900 kms ( SABRE) ; 68000 kms (Ion Thruster)
Crew : 4
Capacity : 20 passengers / 15000 Kgs
Length: 65 meters
Wingspan: 17.5 meters
Height: 11.6 meters
Empty weight: 32750 kg
Loaded weight: 80,000 kg
Max takeoff weight: 82,000 kgs
Powerplant: 2× SABRE combined cycle ramjet, turbojet, rocket, ~1,500,000 N (150 tons) each, 2x GAL X3 Ion Thrusters - 1034 kN (232,452 lbf)


The Skylark is a Conventional Take Off and Landing spacecraft which is powered by the Hydrogen powered SABRE engines while in atmosphere and by combination of SABRE and X3 Ion thruster engines in space. It can carry 25000 kgs of Hydrogen fuel and 15000 Kgs of Oxygen fuel for exo atmospheric purposes. A switchblade wing with a swept angle of 46° is carried in the underbelly of the aircraft, used during take off, flight within the atmosphere and immediately after atmospheric reentry. This wing is usually concealed when travelling outside of the atmosphere. The outer layers of the TEDS-1 are constructed from tungsten, used for both its melting point of 1,900°C, its strength and its relatively light weight. The interior of the craft is lined with Kevlar and composite armor in order to decrease the chance of crippling damage from the interior of the aircraft. The GAL Skylark has an air filtering system, recycling carbon dioxide (CO2) exhaled by the crew and passengers and the oxygen in urine into breathable oxygen. One days worth of rations are usually carried on board for the four crew members (pilot, co-pilot, navigation and engineer).

The GAL Skylark has been recognized within Cochin space community as the next generational development of the GAL Skylon Orbital Transfer Vehicle which has become a workhorse of CSRO's space fleet. The Skylarks are designed to be able to dock to all the Space Stations of CSRO and also to any standalone Habitat modules launched to space. A Vestibular connection mechanism also enables two Skylark's to connect to one another and also a Skylark to connect to the other manned Space Vehicles like the Pushpak space shuttle.

GAL Skylarks have gone through repeated testing by the Cochin Space Research Organization and thus an initial order of 10 GAL Skylarks have been placed with a future larger order in the offing after successful and time bound delivery of the new spacecraft. With the commissioning of the Ashwini Research Center in Geostationary Earth Orbit and a few other Space programs CSRO has found the need for large scale passenger transport solutions. The GAL Skylark would thus fulfil a very niche role.

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The King's itinerary is as follows:

Two days at Trisanku Space Station and Trisanku Annex
One day at Orbital Refueling Station
Two days at Dhruva Biosphere Facility
One day at Ashwini Research Center
Four days at Cochin Lunar Station
Visit to Ceylon Lunar Settlement
Visit to Ceylon Habitat Project

The King's first visit had been to the Trisanku Space Station, the first space station ever launched by the Kingdom. Some of the original crew of the Trisanku Space Station are also present at the station as part of special duty rotation to be felicitated by the King himself. The King would observe various operations like exchange of MPLM modules, emergency evacuation procedures using CRVs and docking of Skylon OTVs and Space Tugs. He would also conduct some hours of Extra Vehicular Activity assisted by the resident astronauts of Trisanku Space Station.

After the visit to Trisanku, the royal entourage would leave for the Orbital Refueling Station. The King would interact with the basic crew stationed there and spend a few hours in the Habitation Module of the ORS.

The visit to the Dhruva Biosphere Facility has been the one that was most anticipated by His Highness Kerala Varma. Over the years of operation the Dhruva had attained a considerable level of self sufficiency and its mini biome had turned out to be a true success. The technologies and concepts tested out and validated here at Dhruva had enabled the further expeditions of Cochin including the Lunar Station and the upcoming Ashwini Research Center. The King would spend two days at this artificial biosphere enjoying the unique view it had of earth and space. Sitting on a specialized lawn chair amidst the plants of the Biosphere, His Highness Kerala Varma relaxed unlike he has ever done before gazing at the blue Earth in front of him. It was night time in Asia and he could see the spectacular brightness emanating from the population centers in Cochin compared to other nations, a sign of power and prosperity of his people.

After this leisurely stop at Dhruva Biosphere Facility, the Pushpak-5 would set for Geostationary Orbit to visit the Ashwini Research Center. The Pushpak 5 would not go nearer to the frantic construction effort that is going on at the site. Several Pushpak Space Shuttles, Skylon Orbital Transfer Vehicles, Space Tugs and dozens of astronauts are already milling about the Ashwini Research Center engaged in EVA for the construction of the space station. The King of Cochin would travel to the construction site aboard the CRV in the PS5. Once there he would engage in EVA and interact with the astronauts building Cochin's Space Station in Geostationary Orbit.

From here the King would then travel to the Cochin Lunar Station, yet another focal point of this tour.

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Cochin Space Research Organization and Gosree Aeronautics Limited announce the Advanced Pushpak Program. A program to completely replace the existing fleet of rocket launched Pushpak Space Shuttles. The Advanced Pushpaks would have Conventional Take Off and Landing using advanced Hydrogen fueled SABRE engines and Xenon powered Ion Thruster engines in space. The first prototype APS is expected to fly within the next few months with an initial order of at least 6 Advanced Pushpaks expected to be placed with the Gosree Aeronautics Limited. The new fleet of APS is expected to completely replace the existing fleet of Pushpak space shuttles which are likely to be relegated to secondary freight duties to support CSRO's space exploration programs.

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[center][u][b]CSRO Mark 1 Space Freighter[/b][/u][/center]

Cochin Space Research Organization announces the imminent launch of the first space freighter of CSRO. The first prototype of the Mk1 Space Freighter is expected to be launched into the Low Earth Orbit within the next few weeks via the Equatorial Launch Loop. This space craft would be permanently stationed in space with its operational base of operations centered at Trisanku Space Station.

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The base model would be constructed as a rigid model without any modularity. The Mk1 is designed to carry 8 cargo modules capable of carrying 100 metric tonnes each. This new space craft would be assembled in orbit by CSRO's team of Engineer Astronauts using components launched by the ELL and towed to designated assembly orbit by GAL Space Tugs. It would have a crew of 3 including a Pilot, Engineer and Docking Technician. The Mk1 Space Freighter would be powered by two GAL X3 Ion Thruster engines powered by Xenon. The Space Freighter would largely replace the Pushpak Space Shuttles and Skylons as the principal logistical carrier to Cochin Lunar Facility.

The initial prototype is expected to be the first of many Space Freighters whose need would increase with the increase in space activity by CSRO.

Edited September 4, 2011 by king of cochin

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The first Mark 1 Space Freighter has been assembled in orbit by CSRO's Astronaut Engineers and with its first crew of three, the Space Freighter is on its maiden run. During its maiden voyage the freighter would carry 800 tonnes of cargo including food, water, Atmosphere replenishment canisters, fuel and assortment of machinery parts to Cochin Lunar Facility. Cargo modules had been launched to orbit via the Equatorial Launch Loop and towed to the Freighter by the GAL Space Tugs with the final tethering being accomplished by the Docking Technician aboard the Freighter. The Freighter would take roughly 4 days to travel to Moon.

Meanwhile the GAL Skylark has successfully completed Mission Validation and serial production has started at GAL Space Ventures factory at Bangalore.

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The United Federation of the East would like to inquire about using the Cochinese/Ceylonese launch loop for placing its space station into orbit, while we are completing our own launch loop. The station has mostly been completed and houses modules for approximately 300 inhabitants. Once in space our space fleet can take care of most of the assembly work.

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The United Federation of the East would like to inquire about using the [color="#FF0000"][u][i][b]Cochin[/b][/i][/u][/color]/Ceylonese launch loop for placing its space station into orbit, while we are completing our own launch loop. The station has mostly been completed and houses modules for approximately 300 inhabitants. Once in space our space fleet can take care of most of the assembly work.
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United Federation of the East could use the Equatorial Launch Loop of CSRO to launch its space station components. Due to heavy launch activity for Cochin and Ceylon space projects, Equatorial Launch Loop is on a tight schedule but launch slots would be made available in plenty for the UFE launch purposes. The components to be launched are to be brought to SLC Maldives in Foamullah Island from where the rest of the launch procedures would be taken over by CSRO. At the exit orbit, a GAL Space Tug would tow your components to a safe orbit so that its further progress may be carried out by UFE's own space assets.

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The first Advanced Pushpak, the AP1 took to the stars today from SLC Dagring. The massive space shuttle took off conventionally powered by its SABRE S3 engines and on reaching exoatmosphere roared into space powered by its GAL X5 Ion Thruster Engines. The new Advanced Pushpaks have vastly higher power and launch tonnage than the previous Pushpak Space Shuttles. The AP1 flew out to an orbit of 5000 kms in a flight of around 4 hours. The Advanced Pushpaks have another advantage over the old Pushpaks in that it now possesses a special escape pod with which the crew can escape in case of emergencies. The AP1 returned to SLC Dagring to jubilant celebrations marking yet another triumph of the CSRO - GAL joint venture, the GAL Space Ventures.

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The Ashwini Research Center has finally been completed and its first crew of 10 Astronauts are being sent to the Space Station in Geostationary Earth orbit aboard a GAL Skylark. The Space Station would be commissioned when inaugurated by His Highness Kerala Varma on his return from Ceylon's Habitats. Creation and stationing of a manned Space Station in Geostationary Earth Orbit is a major milestone in the Space exploration history of Cochin Space Research Organization.

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As per orders from the King and under the directions of Dr. Vignesh Sarabhai, Director of Cochin Space Research Organization, CSRO has been sanctioned permission to massively increase the Space Structures Fabrication Facilities. While increasing capacities at the present Fabrication Facilities at Dagring and Bangalore, new facilities would be constructed at Agra, Yining, Hyderabad, Bokaro, Ngari, Bishkek, Almaty and Thimphu. With the expected increase in space exploration as sanctioned by His Highness Kerala Varma, the King of Cochin, these facilities would be vital to sustain the level of production needed. CSRO has also been authorized to vastly increased its terrestrial fleet with 2 squadrons of GN225 Heavy transport aircrafts and one squadron of GAL Pelicans having been permitted. These massive heavy lift transport aircraft would be vital in transportation of space construction components which are expected to be larger than the payload capacity of the fleet of HALOBs that currently serve in CSRO inventory.

CSRO has also been given permission to develop three new Space Launch Centers at Urumqi, Ahmedabad and Ranchi. These Space Launch Centers would be designed primarily for Conventional Take Off and Landing spacecraft. As part of this expansion each SLCs have been authorized to construct 10 Mission Bays each for Advanced Pushpak Space Shuttle, GAL Skylark and Skylon Orbital Transfer Vehicles.

CSRO has also been authorized to scout for potential location for the installation of the proposed Cochin Ceylon Launch Loop.

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The Ashwini Research Center has now been formally inaugurated by His Highness Kerala Varma, the King of Cochin in a short ceremony at the manned space station in Geostationary Earth Orbit. The ARC would be pivotal for conducting of various research projects as well as a major communication outpost of CSRO and Strategic Reconnaissance Agency. ARC with its powerful TROPS-N power plant powers a massive rectenna array which would be used as a primary relay point for all Strategic Communication Network and MILNET communication systems. This level of redundancy ensures that in time of war even if the communication satellites in lower orbits are intercepted centralized control would be possible from the GEO, an orbit that is far more difficult to achieve for regular ASAT systems.

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His Highness Kerala Varma, the King of Cochin arrived at SLC Dagring in what many in CSRO conducted the culmination of last major flight of the Pushpak Space Shuttle Program. After a few brief hours of acclimatization, the King and his entourage would board his personal jet for a flight to Cochin City where the Palace Command Center beneath Hill Palace is waiting for him.

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In a major step in CSRO's Deep Space Exploration Program four Sample return programs were launched from SLC Dagring. The successes of the Vivaswat series of satellites particularly the Vivaswat 3 series of satellites had given CSRO and associated research establishments a comprehensive information on the Solar Wind Sample return mission. Christened Vivaswat 81, this would be the first of four Vivaswat 8 series satellites which would return with Solar wind samples.

After the successful missions of Budhan 1 and Budhan 2, the Budhan 3 is a Sample return mission to the planet Mercury. The Shukra 4 is a Sample return mission to the planet Venus. Mangal 4 is a sample return mission to the planet Mars.

The four mission vehicles were launched aboard four Yama-2 Heavy Lift Launch Rockets from the premier Space Launch Center in Dagring, Tibet.

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Cochin Space Research Organization announces the ongoing launch of 3 more Orbital Refueling Stations to augment the facilities offered by the existing ORS which would henceforth be known as ORS-A. ORS-B, ORS-C and ORS-D are being launched from the SLC Maldives from the Equatorial Launch Loop in Foamullah Island. The three new manned stations would serve to accelerate the ongoing Space infrastructural development initiative of CSRO.

CSRO also announced that the component build up for CSRO's first Space Dock. This newest Manned space station of the Kingdom would be a 55000 tonne heavy installation which would operate at an orbit of 1350 kms above Earth. As such it would be the single largest space station ever built by the Kingdom overshadowing even the Trisanku Space Station and its Annex with its combined mass of 1200 tonnes. The Space Dock 1 which is yet unnamed has been made possible by the massive increase in Space Structure Fabrication Facilities. Capable of hosting a permanent crew of 150 and a transient population of 426 the Space Dock is having its components being fabricated by SSFF facilities all over the Kingdom. The massive components in their various stages of completion are being brought for transit storage at the recently expanded storage facilities in the Foamullah Island from where the ELL would launch it to orbit.

A highly automated space assembly procedure is mooted to be used for the assembly of this massive space structure and for it a large team of Space Engineers are being readied including nearly 6 Pushpak 2 Space Shuttles and 12 GAL Skylarks. Once the Space Dock is completed most of the large scale space construction and assembly procedures could be completed in space itself vastly reducing launch time and costs involved in future Space operations.

The Space Dock has been designed to be able to construct vessels up to 15000 tonnes in mass and would be equipped with storage facilities, inboard and outboard up to 42000 tonnes.