ISRO To Launch New Rocket From Sriharikota Tomorrow: 5 Points
The Indian Space Research Organisation will undertake the second developmental flight of Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) on Friday. The launch will take place at 9:18 am from Sriharikota.
The launch is scheduled for 9.18 am tomorrow from Sriharikota.
Here are five points on the launch:
- The SSLV-D2 will attempt to put three satellites into a 450 km circular orbit during its 15 minute flight, according to Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The three satellites are: ISRO's EOS-07, US-based firm Antaris' Janus-1 and Chennai-based space start up SpaceKidz's AzaadiSAT-2.
- Interestingly, AzaadiSAT-2 is an 8.7 kg satellite, which has been developed by 750 girl students from across India who were guided by Space Kidz India.
- 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.
- The launch vehicle is configured with three solid propulsion stages and a velocity terminal module. It is a 34 metres tall, 2 metres diametre vehicle having a lift-off mass of 120 tonnes.
- 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.
