 |  Indian, Russian scientists discuss rocket launch delay
 21 December 2010
Indian and Russian space scientists are discussing the remedial measures that
need to be taken after a leak was detected in the cryogenic engine of a rocket that
was to place an advanced communications satellite into orbit on Monday. The
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Sunday decided to postpone the
rocket’s launch after it detected the leak in one of the valves of the Russian-made
cryogenic engine during the pre-countdown mandatory tests even as the 51-metre
tall rocket was on the launch pad.
The rocket, called the geosynchronous satellite launch vehicle (GSLV) was to carry
GSAT-5P, an advanced communications satellite meant to retire an earlier one sent
up in 1999 and ensure continuity of telecom, TV and weather services.
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