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Jun52017 by Team - The Digital Indian1 Comment
Isro’s most powerful rocket GSLV Mk III successfully places GSAT-19 communication satellite in orbit

Isro’s most powerful rocket GSLV Mk III successfully places GSAT-19 communication satellite in orbit

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SRIHARIKOTA: Indian Space Research Organisation on Monday successfully launched its most powerful rocket, GSLV Mk III nicknamed 'Fatboy'+ , by firing a high thrust indigenous cryogenic engine in the first developmental flight and placed the country's heaviest satellite in orbit. With the launch, Isro has demonstrated its mastery in developing a cryogenic engine, a technology denied to it years ago. The launch proves the homegrown launch vehicle's capability of hurling up to four tonne payload into higher orbits. It has also laid a strong foundation for its ambitious future projects, including Chandraayan-II and a manned mission, besides venturing into the global heavy payload market. GSLV Mk III launch: 'Fat boy' to pave way for manned mission GSLV Mk III-D1 carrying communicatio...
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May52017 by Team - The Digital IndianNo Comments
Isro’s GSLV South Asia satellite launch successful; PM congratulates Isro scientists

Isro’s GSLV South Asia satellite launch successful; PM congratulates Isro scientists

National
The Indian Space Research Organisation  on Friday successfully launched its heaviest rocket, the Geo-Synchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) for the eleventh time. Carrying the geostationary communication satellite, the lift off, three minutes before 5 pm  put into orbit GSAT-9 or the South Asia Satellite which is expected to boost communication links among South Asian countries. In a tweet, Prime Minister congratulated the team of scientists who worked hard for the successful launch of South Asia Satellite. We are very proud of them, PM Modi said. This will also greatly benefit South Asia and our region's progress. Successful launch of South Asian Satellite is a historic moment. It opens up new horizons of engagement, PM Modi said. I welcome President Ashraf Ghani, PM Sheikh Hasin...
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