
India’s rocket failed to place two satellites in intended orbit
India’s debut rocket – Small Satellite Launch Vehicle or SSLV designed to carry a payload up to 500 kilograms, today deployed two small satellites but failed to place them in the correct orbit. The 34 meters (112 feet) tall SSLV, a three-stage vehicle, lifted off on August 7, 2022 at 9:18 AM IST (8:48 AM PKT)…