GSLV | INSAT-4C

Failure

GSLV | INSAT-4C

Failure reason: The primary cause for the failure was the sudden loss of thrust in one out of the four liquid propellant strap-on stages (S4) immediately after lift-off at 0.2 sec. Rocket's self destruct was engaged over the Bay of Bengal.

Rocket: GSLV · Provider: Indian Space Research Organization

Launch pad

Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India · View on map (opens in new tab)