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Monday, August 19, 2013

Isro halts launch of GSLV-D5 rocket due to snag

The Indian Space Research Organization called off the much-awaited launch of GSLV-D5 after scientists detected a leak in the second stage liquid propellant tank,fuel leak

The mission was called off about an hour before the designated lift-off at 4.50pm on Monday. GSLV-D5, powered by an indigenous cryogenic engine, was to launch telecommunication satellite GSAT-14 from Sriharikota. 

"A few minutes ago we detected a leak in the fuel system of the second stage of the vehicle. We are calling off the launch," Isro chairman K Radhakrishnan said. 

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