ISRO's space program suffered a major setback today as the launch of advanced communication satellite GSAT-5P failed due to major technical fault in the first phase. The rocket geosynchronous satellite launch vehicle (GSLV) exploded mid-air moments after take-off from the Sriharikota rocket launch center. This is a back-to-back failure for the rocket and a significant setback for India's commercial space launch program. More detials from The Hindu, RIA Novosti The Times of India, SpaceRef, and SpaceflightNow.
Saturday, December 25, 2010
GSLV F-06 Explodes After Lift-off in India
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