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PSLV-C48 carrying RISAT-2BR1 lifts off from Sriharikota
Sriharikota(AP), Dec 11 (PTI) The Indian Space Research
Organisation's workhorse rocket PSLV-C48 blasted off from the
spaceport here on Wednesday, carrying India's radar imaging
earth observation satellite RISAT-2BR1 and nine foreign
satellites.
With clear skies in the background, the 44.4 metre tall
rocket lifted off majestically at 3.25 pm from the first
launch pad of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre here.
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 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 United States and one each
from Italy, Japan and Israel. PTI VIJ SA
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