50th mission of PSLV launched successfully carrying 10 satellites

The RISAT-2B radar-imaging satellite can be used for both civilian and military roles

PSLV launch The PSLV-C48 lifting off | Twitter handle of ANI

The Indian Space Research Organisation's workhorse rocket PSLV-C48 blasted off successfully from the spaceport at Sriharikota on Wednesday, carrying India's radar-imaging earth observation satellite RISAT-2BR1 and nine foreign satellites.

ISRO tweeted that all 10 satellites had been successfully placed in orbit by the PSLV-C48.

With clear skies in the background, the 44.4 metre tall rocket lifted off majestically at 3.25pm from the first launchpad of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre.

Incidentally, the launch marks a significant milestone for the space agency as it is the 50th flight of PSLV and the 75th vehicle mission from Sriharikota.

The 628 kg RISAT-2BR1 satellite is meant for applications in various fields like agriculture, forestry and disaster management support.

It would also serve military purposes, ISRO sources said.

Six satellites are from the US and one each from Italy, Japan and Israel.

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