New Delhi (NVI): The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) today successfully placed communication satellite CMS-01 onboard its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-C50 (PSLV-C50) from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
“#CMS01 successfully separated from fourth stage of #PSLVC50 and injected into orbit,” ISRO said a tweet, minutes after the rocket blasted off, carrying the satellite.
This is ISRO’s second successful launch this year and the country’s 42nd communication satellite. The launch took place at around 3.41 pm.
#ISRO #CMS01
Mission Director has authorised for the launch of #PSLVC50Watch the launch live athttps://t.co/G6sAdki5AD pic.twitter.com/u7OEQ8nEqy
— ISRO (@isro) December 17, 2020
ISRO Chairman Dr K Sivan said that the satellite is functioning very well and will be placed in a specified slot in 4 days. “Teams worked very well and safely under COVID-19 pandemic situation,” ISRO Chairman said.
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