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ISRO to attempt 200th successful launch of sounding rocket in a row
- The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will attempt the 200th consecutive successful launch of the Rohini RH200 sounding rocket from Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Thumba, Kerala.
- RH200 is a solid motor powered, expendable rocket capable of climbing up to a height of 70km bearing payloads designed to study the upper atmosphere.
Note
- An RH200 had lifted off successfully from Thumba for the 199th time in a row in October, 2022.
- VSSC Director – S. Unnikrishnan Nair.
About ISRO
- Headquarters – Bengaluru, Karnataka.
- Formed – 15 August 1969
- Chairman – Sreedhara Panicker Somanath
