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Detailed explanation-1: -ISRO SSLV D2 launch: The SSLV-D2 soared into the skies at around 9:18 am from the first launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre and attempt to put three satellites into a 450 km circular orbit during its 15 minute flight, the Indian Space Research Organisation said.

Detailed explanation-2: -In what is possibly the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO’s) last flight, India inserted Oceansat (ISRO’s earth-observation satellite) and eight nanosatellites into low-earth orbit (LEO) for ISRO clients on November 26, 2022. This mission is termed PSLV-C54/Earth Observation Satellite-6 (EOS-6).

Detailed explanation-3: -Gaganyaan project envisages demonstration of human spaceflight capability by launching crew of 3 members to an orbit of 400 km for a 3 days mission and bring them back safely to earth, by landing in Indian sea waters.

Detailed explanation-4: -ISRO successfully demonstrated new technology with Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator (IAD) – a game changer with multiple applications for future missions. Recently, PSLV-C54 was successfully launched EOS-06 satellite on 26th November 2022 along with Eight Nano-satellites including INDIA-BHUTAN SAT (INS-2B).