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ISRO Successfully Launches New Rocket SSLV-D2

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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched its new rocket SSLV-D2 from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

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The rocket placed three satellites into a 450 km circular orbit around the Earth during its 15-minute flight.

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The three satellites were ISRO's EOS-07, US-based firm Antaris' Janus-1, and Chennai-based SpaceKidz's AzaadiSAT-2.

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AzaadiSAT-2 was developed by 750 girl students from across India.

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The new rocket was developed to capture the emerging small and microsatellite commercial market.

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This was the second developmental flight of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) by ISRO.

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The first test flight of SSLV had ended in partial failure.

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SSLV caters to the launch of satellites weighing up to 500 kg to low earth orbits.

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It provides low-cost access to space and demands minimal launch infrastructure.

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SSLV offers low turn-around time and flexibility in accommodating multiple satellites.

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