Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 06:54am on 18 May 2025,Sunday Science
On May 18, 2025, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) faced a setback when its PSLV-C61 mission, carrying the Earth observation satellite EOS-09, failed due to a technical anomaly. The launch from Sriharikota proceeded as scheduled at 5:59 AM IST, with the first and second stages performing nominally. However, during the third stage, a drop in chamber pressure occurred, preventing the mission from being accomplished. ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan confirmed the issue in a post-launch address. A Failure Analysis Committee has been constituted to investigate the cause of the third stage malfunction. The EOS-09 satellite was intended to enhance India's Earth observation capabilities. (PC: The Tribune)
