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ISRO's 101st PSLV Launch Fails After 2nd Stage

  • 19 May 2025

On 18th May 2025, ISRO launched its 101st Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C61) carrying the EOS-09 satellite from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. The mission failed shortly after the second stage.

Key Points

  • Mission Objective: PSLV-C61 was to place the EOS-09 Earth observation satellite in a Sun Synchronous Polar Orbit (SSPO).
  • Launch Failure: The rocket performed normally up to the second stage, but a technical issue in the third stage led to mission failure.
  • ISRO's Statement: ISRO stated that an “observation in 3rd stage” prevented successful satellite deployment; detailed analysis is underway.
  • Sustainability Focus: EOS-09 was equipped with deorbiting fuel, highlighting ISRO's commitment to responsible space operations.
  • Satellite Capabilities: EOS-09 featured C-band synthetic aperture radar for high-resolution, all-weather, day-night Earth imaging.