EMERGENCY! India’s EOS-09 Rocket JUST Blasted and FAILED in Space #shorts
152,532On May 18, 2025, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) faced a significant setback when its 101st mission, the launch of the Earth Observation Satellite EOS-09 aboard the PSLV-C61 rocket, failed to reach orbit. The mission was aborted mid-flight due to an anomaly in the rocket's third stage, marking the first failure of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) in eight years.
What Went Wrong?
The PSLV-C61 lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 5:59 AM IST. The first and second stages performed nominally. However, during the third stage, a drop in chamber pressure was observed, leading to the mission's failure. ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan confirmed that the mission could not be accomplished as planned.
About EOS-09
EOS-09, also known as RISAT-1B, was a 1,696 kg radar imaging satellite equipped with a C-band Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR). It was designed to provide all-weather, day-and-night Earth observation capabilities, enhancing India's surveillance, disaster management, and resource monitoring.
Implications and Next Steps
The loss of EOS-09 delays India's plans to bolster its Earth observation capabilities. While other satellites like EOS-04 and RISAT-2B continue to operate, the failure underscores the challenges in space missions. ISRO has initiated a Failure Analysis Committee to investigate the anomaly and prevent future occurrences.
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