31 Dec 2013

ISRO clarified on issue of ‘Man to Moon' mission

As per ISRO’s official press release… Currently there is no ‘man to moon’ project exist. Below is unedited ISRO press release.


December 31, 2013

Media reports on "Manned Mission to Moon"

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Institute of Aerospace Medicine (IAM), Indian Air force, Bangalore in March 2009 to carry out i) Basic research/studies on Human Physiological and Psychological requirements for Human Space Flight crew and ii) For augmenting/updating existing facilities at IAM to cater to ISRO's Human Space Flight Programme as a pre project Research & Development activity.

ISRO currently does not have any project on "Man to Moon". The scope of the MOU between ISRO and IAM does not envisage recruitment of crew for ISRO.


From: ISRO Press Release

21 Nov 2013

iOS 7, 7.0.1, 7.0.2 and 7.0.3 – Direct Download Links

For all iPhone, iPad and iPod users... Here i am posting direct download links of iOS version 7, 7.0.1, 7.0.2 & 7.0.3. You can download older versions of iOS from HERE.

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~ iOS 7 (for iPad, iPhone & iPod):

- iPad (4th generation CDMA) - Download
- iPad (4th generation GSM) - Download
- iPad (4th generation WiFi) - Download
- iPad mini (CDMA) - Download
- iPad mini (GSM) - Download
- iPad mini (WiFi) - Download
- iPad 3 Wi-Fi (3rd generation) - Download
- iPad 3 Wi-Fi + Cellular (model for ATT) - Download
- iPad 3 Wi-Fi + Cellular (model for Verizon) - Download
- iPad 2 Wi-Fi (Rev A) - Download
- iPad 2 Wi-Fi - Download
- iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G (GSM) - Download
- iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G (CDMA) - Download
- iPhone 5 (CDMA) - Download
- iPhone 5 (GSM) - Download
- iPhone 4s - Download
- iPhone 4 (GSM Rev A) - Download
- iPhone 4 (GSM) - Download
- iPhone 4 (CDMA) - Download
- iPod touch (5th generation) – Download

~ iOS 7.0.1 (for iPhone):

- iPhone 5S (iPhone6,1) - Download
- iPhone 5S (iPhone6,2) - Download
- iPhone 5C (iPhone5,3) - Download
- iPhone 5C (iPhone5,4) - Download

~ iOS 7.0.2 (for iPad, iPhone & iPod):

- iPad (4th generation CDMA) - Download
- iPad (4th generation GSM) - Download
- iPad (4th generation WiFi) - Download
- iPad mini (CDMA) - Download
- iPad mini (GSM) - Download
- iPad mini (WiFi) - Download
- iPad 3 Wi-Fi (3rd generation) - Download
- iPad 3 Wi-Fi + Cellular (model for ATT) - Download
- iPad 3 Wi-Fi + Cellular (model for Verizon) - Download
- iPad 2 Wi-Fi (Rev A) - Download
- iPad 2 Wi-Fi - Download
- iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G (GSM) - Download
- iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G (CDMA) - Download
- iPhone 5 (CDMA) - Download
- iPhone 5 (GSM) - Download
- iPhone 5c (CDMA) - Download
- iPhone 5c (GSM) - Download
- iPhone 5s (CDMA) - Download
- iPhone 5s (GSM) - Download
- iPhone 4s - Download
- iPhone 4 (GSM Rev A) - Download
- iPhone 4 (GSM) - Download
- iPhone 4 (CDMA) - Download
- iPod touch (5th generation) – Download

~ iOS 7.0.3 (for iPad, iPhone & iPod):

- iPad Air (5th generation WiFi + Cellular) - Download
- iPad Air (5th generation WiFi) - Download
- iPad (4th generation CDMA) - Download
- iPad (4th generation GSM) - Download
- iPad (4th generation WiFi) - Download
- iPad mini (CDMA) - Download
- iPad mini (GSM) - Download
- iPad mini (WiFi) - Download
- iPad mini 2 (WiFi + Cellular) - Download
- iPad mini 2 (WiFi) - Download
- iPad 3 Wi-Fi (3rd generation) - Download
- iPad 3 Wi-Fi + Cellular (model for ATT) - Download
- iPad 3 Wi-Fi + Cellular (model for Verizon) - Download
- iPad 2 Wi-Fi (Rev A) - Download
- iPad 2 Wi-Fi - Download
- iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G (GSM) - Download
- iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G (CDMA) - Download
- iPhone 5 (CDMA) - Download
- iPhone 5 (GSM) - Download
- iPhone 5c (CDMA) - Download
- iPhone 5c (GSM) - Download
- iPhone 5s (CDMA) - Download
- iPhone 5s (GSM) - Download
- iPhone 4s - Download
- iPhone 4 (GSM Rev A) - Download
- iPhone 4 (GSM) - Download
- iPhone 4 (CDMA) - Download
- iPod touch (5th generation) – Download

5 Nov 2013

Photos of PSLV C25 Successful Launch

PSLV C25 for ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission

PSLV C25 with its passenger- ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission spacecraft inside


Today PSLV C25 launched Mangalyaan, also known as Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) in space. Coming days-months will be very crucial for success of the MOM. Here is latest photos of PSLV C25 successful launch. This is historic day… because this is India’s first interplanetary mission.

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Pictures Copyrights: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

Video of PSLV C25 Successful Launch

Here is PSLV C25’s (with MOM) successful launch video taken from Doordarshan live telecast.

PSLV C25 Launch, 5th November 2013

1 Nov 2013

Mars Orbiter Mission: New - Latest Photos

Recently ISRO set 5th November (2013) as a launch date of MOM spacecraft. Here i am posting some new pictures of the Mars Orbiter Mission. All photos is from ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission Facebook page.


Prof U R Rao, Former Chairman of ISRO, Inaugurating the Integration activities of the Mars Orbiter spacecraft

ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission Spacecraft

Final Panel Closure of MOM

Deployment test on ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission SpacecraftISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission spacecraft with Solar panel in stowed conditionPositioning ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission Spacecraft inside the Space Simulation ChamberPrimary deployment test of the three-fold solar panel-The powerhouse of ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission spacecraftReflector deployment test on ISRO'S Mars orbiter mission spacecraftThermal balance test on ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission Spacecraft

MOM Spacecraft getting integrated on the PSLV-C25 vehicle

PSLV C25 is seen at the First launch pad


Pictures Copyrights: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

25 Sept 2013

Mangalyaan (Mars Orbiter Mission) Photos

Planetary Society blogger ‘Emily Lakdawalla’ posted new pictures of ISRO’s ‘Mars Orbiter Mission’ (MOM) at her blog. Here i posting some of those photos from Emily Lakdawalla’s flickr album.


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Pictures by: Emily Lakdawalla, Planetary Society Blogger

18 Sept 2013

8 Sept 2013

Tum hi ho song played on flute.

Few days ago… i heard ‘Tum hi ho’ song of ‘Aashiqui 2’ played on flute by very talented Bipinchandra Kadiri. Here i am sharing it with you all.

Song: Tum Hi Ho, Film: Aashiqui 2, Flutist: Bipinchandra Kadiri

1 Jul 2013

IRNSS-1A Pictures

Tonight... PSLV (Polar Setellite Launch Vehicle) in its 24th flight (PSLV-C22) will launch india's 1st dedicated navigation satellite IRNSS-1A from Satish Dhavan Space Center (SHAR, Shriharikota). IRNSS-1A is the first of the 7 satellites of the IRNSS (Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System) constellation. IRNSS would provide two services, with the Standard Positioning Service open for civilian use and the Restricted Service, encrypted one, for authorised users (military). Here i am posting some of the pictures of IRNSS-1A.

Check THIS link to watch ‘IRNSS-1A - The Star of Navigation Documentary’. Also live telecast from Doordarshan and webcast of launch will be available on 1st July, 2013 from 11:10pm (IST) onwards.


IRNSS-1A Satellite in clean room at Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHARIRNSS-1A Satellite After Its Integration With PSLV-C22IRNSS-1A Satellite undergoing mass properties measurementTwo Halves Of The PSLV-C22 Heat Shield Enclosing IRNSS-1A SatelliteIRNSS-1A Satellite at ISRO Satellite CentreIRNSS-1A Satellite at ISRO Satellite Centre-IRNSS-1A Satellite undergoing test in clean room


Pictures copyrights: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)