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January 31, 2011
LAUNCH PAD
ISRO Awaits Data On GSLV Failure
Chennai, India (PTI) Jan 31, 2011
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is awaiting data analysis from Russia, who supplied the cryogenic engine, to finalise its report on the failure of the GSLV (Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle) rocket's failure soon after its December launch, according to a senior official. An 11-member expert committee was set up to study the reasons for the disintegration of the heavy rocket December 25, 2010, shortly after lift-off. "We are expecting some data from the Russians who had s ... read more

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