This was the first satellite launched into space by Indian launch vehicle named as Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV). Rohini is the name given to a series of satellite launched by the Indian Space Research Organization. This series consists of four satellites out of which three satellites were successfully launched into space. The Rohini 1A was the first satellite to be launched by Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV) on 10th August 1979. It weighs about thirty five kilograms and sent data on the fourth stage performance and ranging. After this failure Rohini 1B was launched into space on 18th July 1980. This launch of Satellite Launch Vehicle was a success. The satellite reached the orbit and provided data on the fourth stage. Then Rohini 2 was launched into space on May 31, 1981. It was a partial success as the satellite did not reach the intended height and thus it stayed in the orbit for 9 days. After this success Rohini 3 was launched on April 17, 1983. This launch was a great success and orbited the earth for five months. During its operational period it had taken over 2500 pictures using the Smart Sensor Camera.
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