ISRO launches PSLVC48 carrying RISAT-2BR1 & nine customer satellites
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India's Space Research Organization (ISRO) on Wednesday launched the RISAT-2BR1and ninecustomer satellites by PSLV-C48from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
RISAT-2BR1 is a radar imaging earth observation satellite weighing around 628 kgs.
The satellite will be placed into an orbit of 576 km at an inclination of 37 degrees.
PSLV-C48 is carrying satellites which includesone from Israel, one from Italy, one from Japan and six from the USA as "co-passengers".
The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) is the 50th launch of ISRO from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre.
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Apart from the 50th launch, Wednesday's launch marks several milestones for ISRO. It is the second flight of PSLV in 'QL' configuration (with four strap-on motors). This will be the 75th launch vehicle mission from SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota and 37th launch from the First Launchpad.
The PSLV is a four-stage rocket with the first stage and third stage using solid-propellant rocket motors, whereas the second a fourth stage use liquid-propellant rocket motors.
It is considered the most reliable launch vehicle of ISRO as it has flown 47 of its 49 missions successfully.
The only failures of missions involving the PSLV rocket occurred in 1993 (first launch) and 2017 (41st launch).
According to ISRO,RISAT-2BR1 will be used for agriculture, forestry and disaster management.