Indian space agency’s extraordinary trouble-shooter

[Chris Bergin]

http://indiaenews.com/2006-07/14984-indian-agencys-extraordinary-trouble-shooter.htm

[meiza]

The first stage engine, closest to the ground, carried 138 tonnes of solid fuel. Around this engine were strapped four additional motors, each containing 42 tonnes of liquid nitrogen and liquid oxygen (UH25).

[nacnud]

I would say that the article is confusing nitrogen with hydrogen but the strap ons use storable propellants. So I agree,

[Chris Bergin]

http://allafrica.com/stories/200607280794.html