May 18, 2025
ISRO Investigates Anomaly in 101st Rocket Launch
On May 18, 2025, ISRO's PSLV-C61 mission, carrying the EOS-09 satellite, failed to achieve its objective due to a third-stage pressure issue
The rocket lifted off at 5:59 AM IST from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, with the first and second stages performing nominally
An unexpected anomaly occurred during the ignition of the third stage, leading to the mission's failure
ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan stated that while the initial stages performed as expected, the anomaly in the third stage prevented mission accomplishment
EOS-09 was intended to enhance India's Earth observation capabilities, particularly for surveillance along sensitive borders
The satellite's deployment was significant in the context of recent security operations, aiming to bolster surveillance infrastructure
A detailed assessment is being conducted to analyze telemetry data and identify the cause of the third-stage anomaly
The scientific community and the public have expressed support for ISRO, acknowledging the organization's track record and resilience
Read More