ISRO launches new rocket to deploy 3 satellites, details inside
New Delhi, Friday 10: On Friday, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has successfully launched the second edition of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
The SSLV-D2 soared into the skies from the first launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre with three satellites. The launch was successful, and it took off at 9:18 am. There was one development by 750 girl students from all over India.
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The space agency said that three satellites are ISRO's EOS-07, US-based firm Antaris' Janus-1 and Chennai-based space start up SpaceKidz's AzaadiSAT-2.
The details of SSLV cater to the launch of up to 500 kg satellites to low earth orbits on 'launch-on-demand' basis. It provides low-cost access to space, it also offers low turn-around time and flexibility in accommodating multiple satellites.
ISRO further said, “The SSLV-D2 will soar into the skies at 9:18 am from the first launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. This is an attempt to put three satellites into a 450 km circular orbit during its 15 minute flight.”
The three satellites are ISRO's EOS-07, US-based firm Antaris' Janus-1 and Chennai-based space start up SpaceKidz's AzaadiSAT-2.
The first test flight of SSLV had ended in partial failure on August 9 last, as the rocket failed to inject its satellite payload in their intended orbits.
SSLV caters to the launch of up to 500 kg satellites to low earth orbits on 'launch-on-demand' basis. It provides low-cost access to space, offers low turn-around time and flexibility in accommodating multiple satellites, and demands minimal launch infrastructure. It is configured with three solid propulsion stages and a velocity terminal module. It is a 34 m tall, 2 m diameter vehicle having a lift-off mass of 120 tonnes.
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- With inputs from agencies
