Unsuccessful mission launch of PSLV-C61 spacecraft: Announcement by ISRO leader
Well, well, well, it seems the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) took a tumble on their latest mission on Sunday. With the PSLV-C61 launch, they aimed to unleash the Earth Observation Satellite-09 (EOS-09), but alas, it was not meant to be, fooled again by a devilish anomaly during the third stage!
"Clearly I expected better from the ol' PSLV-C61 vehicle," sniffed ISRO chief V Narayanan, addressing the masses via ISRO's official YouTube channel. "The two first stages performed splendidly, but the third stage, like a willful child, decided to act up! We're taking a squerril-eyed look at the whole shebang to figure out just what went wrong."
Without further ado, let's dive into the nitty-gritty details. The PSLV-C61 lifted off like a bat out of hell at 5:59 AM from the first launch pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota range (SHAR), Andhra Pradesh. However, it wasn't long before the excitement turned sour.
According to our reliable sources, the anomaly in the third stage was primarily due to a pesky technical issue involving a pressure drop in the third-stage solid rocket motor. This stage is crucial for providing thrust after leaving Mother Earth's embrace, but it failed to deliver like a lazy donkey.
Now, the exact cause of the problem is still under investigation, but initial telemetry suggests that there were nozzle issues, propellant flow, or structural concerns at play. With this revelation, a failure analysis committee has been formed to dig up more dirt, including test data and manufacturing records of the third stage.
As unfortunate as this may be, the consequences for the EOS-09 satellite mission are even worse. If successful, the satellite - weighing a sizeable 1696kg- would have been placed in a Sun Synchronous Polar Orbit, ensuring consistent light and observation conditions over the same Earthly location.
This dream would have facilitated images for a host of earthly applications, including agriculture, forestry, soil moisture, hydrology, and flood mapping under all-weather conditions. Ah, the possibilities that have now vanished! But fret not, ISRO has vowed to jump back into the fray at the earliest.
In other news, ISRO had a brush with success on January 30, when they launched their 100th mission with a GSLV-F15 rocket, carrying the NVS-02, part of the NavIC constellation. The latter offers aid for terrestrial, aerial, and maritime navigation and precision agriculture, so all's not lost for the Indian organization.
So, keep your eyes peeled for further updates, as ISRO grapples with this setback and strives to maintain their reputation as a beacon of scientific prowess in the world of space exploration.
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- The third stage anomaly of the PSLV-C61 launch, orchestrated by ISRO, led to the failed mission to send the Earth Observation Satellite-09 (EOS-09), causing disappointment and a need for immediate investigation.
- Despite the setback with the EOS-09 satellite mission, ISRO has proven their commitment to progress in the field of space exploration, as demonstrated by their successful 100th mission launched on January 30 with a GSLV-F15 rocket.
- If successful, the EOS-09 satellite would have contributed to various earthly applications including agriculture, forestry, soil moisture, hydrology, and flood mapping - underscoring the crucial role that space technology plays in Indian culture and daily life.
