ISRO launches SSLV mission, carrying AzaadiSAT built by 750 girl students of govt schools
ISRO's small rocket SSLV-D1 lifts off with two satellites
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Sunday launched the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle - Developmental Flight 1 (SSLV-D1) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota inAndhra Pradesh.
The rocket is 34-metre tall and weighs 120 tonnes. It is carrying AzaadiSAT which is built by girl students. The countdown for the rocket launch began at 2:26am (local time) on Sunday. According to ISRO, SSLV willplace satellites EOS-02 and AzaadiSAT into low earth orbits.
Reports say AzaadiSAT is carrying 75 payloadsmarking 75 years of India's independence.
ISRO said the AzaadiSAT has been built by 750 girl students from 75 government schools in rural areas across the nation under the'Space Kidz India' initiative.
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It is ISRO's third satellite launch this year after the successful PSLV-C53 mission in June. In February, ISRO had placed earth observation satellite EOS-04 on board the PSLV-C52/EOS-04 mission.
According to ISRO, SSLV ensures low turn-around time and flexibility in accommodating multiple satellites.
(With inputs from Agencies)
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