What is PSLV-C25?
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What is PSLV-C25?
The challenging PSLV-C25 mission was optimised for the launch of Mars Orbiter Mission spacecraft into a highly elliptical Earth orbit with a perigee (nearest point to Earth) of 250 km and an apogee (farthest point to Earth) of 23,500 km with an inclination of 19.2 degree with respect to the equator.
When was PSLV-C25 launch?
The crucial first step in this jour- ney was the precise launch of the 1337 kg orbiter by PSLV-C25 into an Earth-centred elliptical orbit of 248 × 23,550 km. Figure 1. PSLV-C25 lifting off with Mars Orbiter on 5 November 2013 at 14:38:26 h (IST).
Who was first country to reach Mars?
NASA’s Mariner 4 was the first craft to finally reach Mars. The spacecraft launched on Nov. 28, 1964, and was the first to fly by the planet on July 14, 1965.
What is the main rocket engine of PSLV c25?
It uses the S139 solid rocket booster that contains 138 tonnes of HTPB. While the PSLV-G uses 6 HTPB based solid strap-on motors of 9 tonnes each and PSLV-XL uses 6 extended strap-ons of 12 tonnes each, the PSLV-CA (core alone version) does not use any strap-on motors.
Who developed PSLV?
the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) is an expendable medium-lift launch vehicle designed and operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
How many PSLV launched now?
As of February 14, 2022 the PSLV has made 54 launches, with 51 successfully reaching their planned orbits, two outright failures and one partial failure, yielding a success rate of 94% (or 96% including the partial failure).
Where is Mangalyaan now?
Mangalyaan, India’s Mars Orbiter Mission spacecraft has completed seven earth years in its orbit in 2021. According to ISRO officials, the spacecraft has successfuly covered three Martian years . It was originally made to last just six months, but has enough punch left for more than a decade in the Martian orbit.
Why did Mangalyaan 2 fail?
Earlier this month, the launch of the EOS-03 satellite failed when the indigenous cryogenic upper stage of the GSLV Mk-II rocket failed to ignite and couldn’t place the satellite in the correct orbit.
