ISRO to attempt 200th successful launch of sounding rocket in a row

• The ISRO will attempt the 200th consecutively successful launch of the Rohini RH-200 sounding rocket soon from Thumba.
• Former President will be present at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), ISRO’s lead unit on launch vehicles, to witness the launch.

RH 200

• A solid motor-powered
• Expendable rocket capable of climbing up to a height of 70 km
• Can bear payloads designed to study the upper atmosphere.
• Lifted off successfully from Thumba for the 199th time in a row.

Prelims Takeaway

• RH-200 rockets
• Other Launch Vehicles of India