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Watch: ISRO small satellite launch vehicle succeeds in mission

Indian Space Research Organisation’s second developmental flight of a Small Satellite Launch Vehicle was successfully launched today from Sriharikota. The SSLV-D2 placed three satellites — EOS-07, Janus-1 and AzaadiSAT-2 satellites into 450 km circular orbit, in its 15 minutes flight.

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SSLV’s maiden flight on August 7 last year had failed to place satellites in their desired orbit.

Also read: ISRO set to lift-off new user-friendly launch vehicle designed for smaller satellites

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