SLV-3 | Rohini RS-D-1

Indian Space Research Organization flew SLV-3 | Rohini RS-D-1 on a SLV-3 out of Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India, placing its payload in LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Indian Space Research Organization
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
SLV-3
Launch site
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
Launch pad
SLV-3 Launch Pad
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
SLV-3 | Rohini RS-D-1 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1981-05-31T03:33:46.000Z
    Liftoff
    SLV-3 roars off the pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
  4. Stage separation
    Clean stage separation confirmed.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in LEO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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