Rohini RS-D-2
SLV-3
Indian Space Research Organization
Mission
Rohini RS-D-2
- Type: Earth Science
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
Indian Earth observation test satellites
Location
SLV-3 Launch Pad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
SLV-3 Launch Pad has witnessed the launch of 8 rockets, including 8 orbital launch attempts, while Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India, has been the site for 94 rocket launches.
Rocket
Indian Space Research Organization SLV-3
The Satellite Launch Vehicle or SLV is a Small-lift launch vehicle, was a project started in the early 1970s by the Indian Space Research Organisation to develop the technology needed to launch satellites. SLV was intended to reach a height of 400 kilometres (250 mi) and carry a payload of 40 kg (88 lb).
Agency
Indian Space Research Organization
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the space agency of the Government of India headquartered in the city of Bangalore. Its vision is to “harness space technology for national development while pursuing space science research and planetary exploration.”
