National panel to probe why ISRO rocket failed 7 minutes after liftoff

ISRO’s PSLV Fleet Halted After EOS-09 Setback, NISAR Mission Still on Track

Days after the unsuccessful launch of EOS-09 aboard the PSLV-C61, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has temporarily grounded its PSLV fleet. The failure, caused by a sudden drop in chamber pressure during the third stage of flight, led to the loss of the Earth observation satellite and its rocket over the Indian Ocean. A […] The post ISRO’s PSLV Fleet Halted After EOS-09 Setback, NISAR Mission Still on Track appeared first on Pragati…

ISRO’s PSLV-C61 Rocket Fails Within 7 Minutes of Launch

PSLV-C61, an Earth observation satellite launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), failed less than seven minutes after takeoff. In response, ISRO has formed a National Failure Analysis Committee to determine the root cause of the malfunction. A comprehensive audit of the launch vehicle is underway, with all systems being rigorously examined. The committee includes experts from premier institutions like the Indian Institute of S…

National panel to probe why ISRO rocket failed 7 minutes after liftoff

New Delhi: ISRO has formed a National Failure Analysis Committee to probe the cause behind the unsuccessful launch of a key Earth observation satellite on Sunday. The mission faced disruption less than seven minutes after liftoff when the rocket carrying it, the workhorse PSLV-C61, failed mid-air. A detailed audit of the rocket is currently in progress, with every system undergoing thorough review and evaluation, NDTV reported. The panel probing…