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The Indian Space Research Organisation's GSLV-F05 rocket successfully placed INSAT-3DR advanced weather satellite in the intended orbit on Thursday evening. The satellite is expected to provide a variety of meteorological services to the country.
The event is the first time an indigenous cryogenic engine was used on an operational GSLV [Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle] flight.
http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/live-updates-isros-gslvf05-launch/article9085403.ece
Video: Launch of GSLV FO5 INSAT-3DR
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India's GSLV-F05 Lobs Advanced Weather Satellite INSAT-3DR into Orbit
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(Score: -1, Troll) by Anonymous Coward on Friday September 09 2016, @10:59AM
Paeev .. Porr .. Tree .. Tvoo .. Van ..
Hahah sorry sorry I HAD to. I love our Indian brothers and their exotic accent =) Also an indicator that it is intended for the english-speaking consumer.
Seriously though, look at their own video [youtu.be] of the launch (the one cited in the original post), where their (balloon? actual rocket?) decides to stop and fall back down. You do not 'level' for orbit like this: unless, of course, this maneuver is being performed by pulling the handbrake and making a sharp 120 degree turn!
Not unlike NASA, once the trajectory of their missile (or firework balloon) becomes increasingly inconsistent, they pan the camera away to 'mission control' screens, 'experts' with glasses, and CGI and more CGI; and you NEVER, not ONCE, EVER see the rocket or its alleged payload again.
On that background, I wonder what an "indigenous cryogenic engine" is. Sure sounds cool! It has to feel great once 'geostationary parked' after a handbrake maneuver like this.