Setback for ISRO's PSLV-C61 launch, loses EOS-09 satellite minutes after liftoff
Sriharikota/IBNS: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched its 101st satellite, EOS-09, on Sunday aboard the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C61). However, the mission failed minutes later.
The launch was done with PSLV-C61, carrying an Earth Observation Satellite named EOS-09, which was to be put in a sun-synchronous polar Orbit (SSPO).
However, the EOS-09 mission was not successful.
According to the ISRO Chief, the PSLV 4-stage vehicle, and performance was normal till the second stage.
"We will come back after analysis," he said.
The space agency, in a post on X, said, "Today 101st launch was attempted, PSLV-C61 performance was normal till 2nd stage. Due to an observation in 3rd stage, the mission could not be accomplished."
Today 101st launch was attempted, PSLV-C61 performance was normal till 2nd stage. Due to an observation in 3rd stage, the mission could not be accomplished.
— ISRO (@isro) May 18, 2025
This is the 63rd flight of the PSLV rocket, and the 27th using the PSLV-XL, completing a total 100 launches before May 18.
"This mission continues the PSLV's record of delivering reliable performance across a wide range of payloads and orbits," read a statement from ISRO.
EOS-09 is an advanced Earth observation satellite equipped with C-band synthetic aperture radar technology, enabling it to capture high-resolution images of the Earth's surface under all weather conditions.
This capability enhances India's surveillance and management systems across multiple sectors.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
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