ISRO Plans Third Launch Pad at Shriharikota:
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced plans to develop a third launch pad at Shriharikota. The new facility is expected to be commissioned within four years. This step is crucial for launching heavier satellites and advanced launch vehicles.ISRO is developing a third launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC).The agency has started the procurement process and is identifying suitable vendors.The plan was confirmed by Padmakumar ES, Director of SDSC.ISRO aims to place bigger satellites weighing 12,000–14,000 kg into various orbits.Such missions require larger and more powerful launch vehicles.Existing launch pads may not be sufficient for future mission frequency and scale.A third pad will provide operational flexibility and backup capability.
