ISRO eyeing 200th successful launch of Rohini RH-200 sounding rocket in a row

• The ISRO in coming weeks hopes to achieve the 200th successful launch of the Rohini RH-200 sounding rocket in a row.

Rohini RH-200 sounding rocket

• 3.5-metre-tall
• Used by the ISRO for atmospheric studies
• Has completed 198 consecutive successful flights
• A 2-stage rocket capable of climbing to a height of 70 km bearing scientific payloads.
• Its first and second stages are powered by solid motors.
• The ‘200’ in the name denotes the diameter of the rocket in mm.
• Other operational Rohini variants - RH-300 Mk-II and RH-560 Mk-III.

Prelims Takeaway

• Rohini RH-200