ISRO Conducts First-Ever Rocket Launch Test in Uttar Pradesh’s Kushinagar –

In Uttar Pradesh, the Indian Space Research Organisation successfully conducted a rocket launch test in Kushinagar. This marks a historic moment for the State as it was the first time a small satellite-payload was launched through a rocket from the state.
ISRO scientist Abhishek Singh informed that the test was carried out in collaboration with Thrust Tech India Limited. During the rocket launch test, the spacecraft went up to a height of 1.1 km. After this, a small satellite came out. As soon as it fell down to 5 metres, its parachute activated and the satellite landed within 400 metres on the ground. The15 kg rocket also landed safely with the help of a parachute. ISRO scientist further said that this rocket launch test is in many ways different from previous tests conducted in Ahmedabad using drones since this was the first time a satellite was directly launched using a rocket in UP. This test sets the stage for future satellite tests scheduled for October-November, where nearly 900 youth-built satellites will be tested. Director of Thrust Tech India Vinod Kumar confirmed the company’s motor test success and said that this event is being organised to generate interest in space technology among children across the region and the whole of India.