(GIST OF SCIENCE REPORTER) THIRD LAUNCH PAD AT SRIHARIKOTA

(FEBRUARY-2025)

The Union Cabinet approved the establishment of the Third Launch Pad (TLP) at Satish Dhawan Space Centre of ISRO at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

The Project is of national importance.
The Third Launch Pad project envisages the establishment of the launch infrastructure at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh for the Next Generation Launch Vehicles (NGLV) of ISRO and also to support as the standby launch pad for the Second Launch Pad at Sriharikota.
This will also enhance the launch capacity for future Indian human spaceflight missions.
Beneficiaries: The Project will boost the Indian Space ecosystem by enabling higher launch frequencies and the national capacity to undertake human spaceflight & space exploration missions.

Universal and Adaptable Configuration: The TLP is designed to have a configuration that is as universal and adaptable as possible that can support not only NGLV but also the LVM3 vehicles with Semicryogenic stage as well as scaled-up configurations of NGLV.
Industry Collaboration and ISRO’s Expertise: It will be realized with maximum industry participation fully utilizing ISRO’s experience in establishing the earlier launch pads and maximally sharing the existing launch complex facilities.
Project Timeline: TLP is targeted to be established within a duration of 48 months or 4 years.