ISRO successfully launches second developmental flight of SSLV-D2 from Sriharikota

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the second developmental flight of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV-D2) from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh this morning. The launch took place at 9.18 am. The SSLV-D2 successfully put into their intended orbit Earth Observation Satellite, Janus-1 and  Chennai-based space startup SpaceKidz's AzaadiSAT-2.

The 34-metre tall SSLV-D2 weighing 120 ton took off from the first launch pad of Satish Dhawan Space Centre. The three staged SSLV-D2 powered by solid fuel also has a velocity trimming module powered by liquid fuel for precise injection of satellites.

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successful flight of SSLV D2 with the precise placement of the satellites in the destined planar orbit. Scientists and the invitees gathered at ISRO to witness the event were in a jubiliant mood even as SSLV roared into the misty sky. Anxious moments prevailed during the three stage separation of the rocket. The Earth Observation Satellite-07 rocket weighing 156 kilogram has a mission life of one year.

According to ISRO, the SSLV is a ready to transfer rocket with modular and unified systems with standard interfaces for production by the industry. The SSLV design drivers are low cost, low turnaround time, flexibility.