ISRO names GSLV-F14 rocket without 13, skipping over it due to tradition/superstition.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has opted to skip the number 13 while naming its Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) rocket, which is scheduled to launch the weather satellite INSAT-3DS. The rocket has been codenamed 'GSLV-F14', following the same numbering scheme observed in its other rocket, the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). While the space agency has not explicitly stated that they consider the number 13 to be unlucky, their actions suggest a respect for tradition and superstition.

February 17, 2024
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