Maiden flight of SSLV: Three propulsion stages performed well, problem was in identifying sensor failure, says ISRO - The Indian Express

After cheering and clapping for the lift-off and performance of the various stages of the rocket, there was a silence in the mission control room after the separation of the satellites on board at 738 and 788 seconds after the lift-off.

The ISRO Sunday said the maiden flight of newly developed Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) can be termed as a partial success, with the three solid fuel-based propulsion stages working normally … [+4003 chars]

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