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Rohini RS-1

SLV-3 launch from Sriharikota (India) on July 18, 1980, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 18, 1980 · 02:33 UTCLaunch 1980-062Launch no. 2,341 in the log
RocketSLV-3
SpaceportSriharikotapad SLV
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyISROIndia

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 18, 1980, 02:33
Launch designation
1980-062
Mission
Rohini RS-1
Flight name
RS-1
Vehicle flight ID
SLV-3-E2

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
305 km
Initial apogee
900 km
Inclination
44.7°
Payload mass to orbit
0.035 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Rohini RS-11980-062ANORAD 11899Indian Space Research OrganizationTechnology35 kgReentered (orbital decay) · May 20, 1981

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.