NOB- Sriharikota news: A technical problem has arisen in the prestigious 101st mission PSLV-C61 launch of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). The PSLV-C61 rocket encountered a technical problem after the third stage as it was about to enter the orbit. With this, ISRO scientists are reviewing the mission. The PSLV-C61 mission was launched at 5.59 am on 18.05.2025. The rocket blasted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. However, a technical problem arose in the rocket shortly after the launch. As a result, the launch is not yet complete, and the problem occurred in the rocket after the third stage. ISRO Chairman Narayanan said that the full details will be announced after analyzing everything.
Benefits of this launch
This is the 101st mission for ISRO. Through this, ISRO plans to send the next-generation Earth observation satellite EOS-09 (RISAT-1B) into space by means of the PSLV-C61 rocket. This satellite weighs 1,696.24 kg. Its lifespan is five years. It will take high-resolution images of the Earth’s surface in all weather conditions. It will provide day and night imaging for national security, agriculture, forest monitoring, disaster management, urban planning, etc., EOS-09 will also join the group of Earth observation satellites with the aim of addressing the need for real-time coverage across the country. It is the successor to the RISAT-1 satellite. It will collect and transmit data to the Earth like the ResourceSat, Cartosat and RISAT-2B series satellites. EOS-09 was designed by ISRO as a replacement for the EOS-04 satellite launched in 2022.
