ISRO To Launch New Rocket

It will launch from Sriharikota!


The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will undertake the second developmental flight of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) on Friday, 9 February.

The launch will take place at 9:18 am from Sriharikota tomorrow.

The SSLV-D2 will initially put three satellites into a 450 km circular orbit in 15-minutes, according to Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

ISRO's EOS-07, US-based firm Antaris' Janus-1 and Chennai-based space startup SpaceKidz's AzaadiSAT-2 are the three satellites.

AzaadiSAT-2 is an 8.7 kg satellite, which has been developed by 750 girl students from across the nation who were guided by Space Kidz India.

SSLV will launch 500 kg satellites to low earth orbits on a 'launch-on-demand' basis. It provides low-cost access to space, offers low turn-around time and flexibility in accommodating multiple satellites.

The launch vehicle is configured with three solid propulsion stages and a velocity terminal module. It is 34 metres tall, 2 metres diameter vehicle having a lift-off mass of 120 tonnes.

 

The first test flight of SSLV had ended in partial failure on August 9 last year, as the rocket failed to inject its satellite payload in their intended orbits.

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