Part of: GS Prelims and GS – II – International relations; Health
In news A technical anomaly prevented the ignition of the GSLV-F10 rocket’s cryogenic upper stage and ISRO could not accomplish the mission to launch earth observation satellite EOS-03 into the intended orbit.
About EOS-03
EOS-03, intended to be positioned in the geostationary transfer orbit initially, was supposed to reach the final geostationary orbit.
It was expected to provide near real-time imaging of a large area of interest at frequent intervals, which could be used for quick monitoring of natural disasters, episodic events and any short-term events.
The mission life of the satellite was 10 years.
GSLV-F10 was ISRO’s eighth flight with indigenous cryoengine.
While the first stage of the GSLV is solid fuel, the second is liquid fuel and the third the cryogenic engine.
Cryogenic rocket engine uses a cryogenic fuel and oxidizer, i.e. both its fuel and oxidizer are gases liquefied and stored at very low temperatures.
