India satellite launch attempt fails to reach orbit
By DW
12 August 2021 |
10:47 am
An Indian rocket failed to place an Earth observation satellite into low orbit just five minutes after liftoff. The failure was a big setback for the space agency whose missions have been delayed due to the pandemic.
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