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Launch FailureIndian Space Research Organization
SSLV: EOS-02 (Microsat-2A) (Demo 1)
First test flight of Indian SSLV (Small Satellite Launch Vehicle).
Failure:Sensor failure and subsequent programming error caused satellites to be injected into 76 x 356 km unstable orbit which they would re-enter quickly.
Sunday, 7 August 2022
Mission Data
🇮🇳Indian Space Research OrganizationEst. 1969
Launch VehicleSSLV
Vehicle Record2 of 3 launches (66.7%)
Provider TypeGovernment
Agency Record86 successes / 15 failures (85%)
Success Streak2 consecutive
Mission TypeTest Flight
Target OrbitLow Earth Orbit
Launch PadSatish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad
Location🇮🇳 Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India IND
Orbital Launches This Year#98
Agency Launches This Year#3
Launches From This Pad64
Launches From This Site106
Status Note
Either the launch vehicle did not reach orbit, or the payload(s) failed to separate.
About SSLV
Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (or SSLV) is a launch vehicle being developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) with payload capacity of 500 kg to Low Earth orbit or 300 kg to Sun synchronous orbit for launching small satellites, with the capability to support multiple orbital drop-offs.
Launch Site
Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad · 13.7330°N 80.2350°E
Launch data from Launch Library 2 by The Space Devs.