ISRO is gearing up for its upcoming PSLV-C55 mission. The space agency is reportedly aiming to launch the mission on April 22.
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Mission
The PSLV-C55 will be the first rocket to be integrated at the new PSLV Integration Facility (PIF) and is said to carry a Singaporean satellite.
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Latest developments
According to the latest developments, the first and second stages of the rocket have been integrated and transferred to the First Launch Pad (FLP).
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Previous approach
During previous PSLV missions, the entire space vehicle was integrated at the FLP with the help of the Mobile Service Tower (MST).
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Boost launch frequency
ISRO is following a new approach that would allow the partial integration of PSLV vehicles even if the FLP has been occupied, which could boost the launch frequency.