PSLV-C61 EOS-09 Launch: ISRO’s 101st Mission Countdown
Why in the news
The countdown began for ISRO’s PSLV-C61 launch, a milestone because it is the 101st mission of the Indian space programme.
Key facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Mission | PSLV-C61, the 101st mission of ISRO |
| Rocket | PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle) variant C61 |
| Payload | EOS-09, an Earth Observation Satellite |
| Lift-off time | 5:59 AM, the day after the announcement |
| Launch site | Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
Exam angle
- Count of missions: 101st; vehicle name: PSLV-C61.
- Satellite type: Earth Observation, named EOS-09.
- Spaceport: Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, located in Andhra Pradesh.
- Agency: ISRO, India’s space agency.