Today was a monumental day in the history of ISRO ( Indian Space Research Organization). They have successfully launched 10 satellites in one go. This is better than the previous record of 9 which was held by Russia, they done so just about a year ago.
The Polar satellite launch vehicle took off from Srihari Kota at around 9.30 am this morning. The was a little concern preceding the launch due to the development a slight low pressure in the bay of Bengal. But it was decided that the launch would go ahead.
Out of the 10 satellites put in space 2 were Indian and the remaining were for foreign clients.
Of the 2 satellites placed into orbit by India CARTOSAT 2-A, is a next generation remote sensing satellite which has ability to identify objects to the greatest detail like never before.
With this successful mission India has established itself as one of the big players in the field of space research. It has been a long journey from the early failures of the Rohini rocketin 1979 to development of completely indigenous launch vehicle capable of launching multiple satellites. I' looks certain that India's Chandrayaan mission is on course to be a resounding success.
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