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ISRO successfully carries out ground static test of PSLV third stage

Headline via The Hindu · first report 12 Nov, 19:22 IST, latest 12 Nov, 23:04 IST

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What we know

3 independent news organisations have reported this story. The first report we saw came from The Times of India at 12 Nov, 19:22 IST; the latest is from Deccan Chronicle at 12 Nov, 23:04 IST. Rational Times has not independently confirmed the details: read each report through the links below.

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First report12 Nov, 19:22 IST
Latest report12 Nov, 23:04 IST
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The configuration of the third stage was revisited comprehensively with respect to the design margins, raw material acceptance criteria, assembly procedures, and the quality checks that were followed so far
The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) has successfully conducted a ground static test of the upgraded third stage of its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), following anomalies during two previous missions.

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