The launch of much awaited Geo-synchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-D5) programmed for 16:50 IST today, 19 Aug 2013, after the 29-hour countdown began at 11:50 IST on Sunday, has been called off.
It was halted one hour and 14 minutes ahead of lift-off, after some 'leakage' was detected in the GSLV-D5. Officials say they are not sure when the countdown can be resumed.
The ISRO website states that a leakage was observed in the 2nd stage of the GSLV-D5/GSAT-14 - without any further clarifications. There is no news as to when the launch is expected - in fact, whether the rocket can ever be launched without dismantling to stop the leak. As posted earlier in the day, the GSLV program has been hit with problems. Coming soon after the INS Sindhurakshak disaster, is it a bad omen?
If so, it has already made us Grimace if not Cry.
Cryogenic engines - Oh!
It was halted one hour and 14 minutes ahead of lift-off, after some 'leakage' was detected in the GSLV-D5. Officials say they are not sure when the countdown can be resumed.
The ISRO website states that a leakage was observed in the 2nd stage of the GSLV-D5/GSAT-14 - without any further clarifications. There is no news as to when the launch is expected - in fact, whether the rocket can ever be launched without dismantling to stop the leak. As posted earlier in the day, the GSLV program has been hit with problems. Coming soon after the INS Sindhurakshak disaster, is it a bad omen?
If so, it has already made us Grimace if not Cry.
Cryogenic engines - Oh!
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