What is The News?
On May 18, 2025, India’s space agency ISRO tried to launch a rocket called PSLV-C61. The rocket was carrying a satellite named EOS-09 ( Earth Observational Satellite).
The satellite’s job was to help with farming, watching the Earth, and warning about floods and storms. The rocket flew from a place called the Satish Dhawan Space Centre.
But something went wrong with the mission, and the satellite could not reach space.
What Is PSLV?
PSLV means Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle. It is one of India’s best rockets. It has helped India and other countries send many satellites to space. People call it ISRO’s “workhorse” because it works hard and does many jobs.
A launch vehicle is a rocket that carries things, like satellites, from Earth into space. Think of it like a super-powerful delivery truck, but instead of roads, it flies through the sky and into space!
How Does the PSLV Rocket Work?
The PSLV rocket works in four parts, called stages.
The first stage starts the flight. It burns solid fuel to push the rocket into the sky.
Then the second stage starts. It uses liquid fuel to take the rocket higher and faster.
Next is the third stage. It also burns solid fuel and moves the rocket closer to space.
Last comes the fourth stage. This part carefully puts the satellite in the right place around Earth, called Orbit.
What Went Wrong?
ISRO said that after about 3 minutes, the rocket’s third stage started having a problem. It lost pressure and could not fly properly. The rocket and the satellite fell into the Indian Ocean.
ISRO is still checking what exactly went wrong, but it might be a problem with the rocket's control system.
What Will Happen Now?
This is only the third time PSLV has failed in 32 years, and for the first time since 2017. That is really good! ISRO is already working on the problem and will fix it as soon as possible.
They always learn and come back stronger, and it's hoped that the next mission will be even better!
