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ISRO announces two new missionsBuoyed by the successful launch of all-weather radar imaging satellite Radar Imaging Satellite - 1 (RISAT-1), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) today announced it would launch two Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLVs) and a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) this fiscal and the second Indian moon mission of Chandrayaan-2 in 2014 on board a GSLV.
RISAT-1: Prime Minister congratulates scientists for PSLV launchPrime Minister Manmohan Singh today hailed the successful launch of PSLV carrying RISAT-1 and congratulated the scientists associated with the project.
First pics of the RISAT-1 launchThe Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) carrying the indigenous radar imaging satellite lifted off from Sriharikota spaceport at 5:47 am this morning.
Watch what the ISRO Chairman said after the RISAT-1 launchAfter a highly successful launch of the Agni V, India today launched its own 'spy satellite' RISAT-1. It was powered by the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) from Sriharikota at 5.47 am this morning. The indigenously made satellite will have day and night viewing capability and will be able to see through cloud cover.
Another look at the RISAT-1 launch which took place at 5:47 am this morning
NDTV's Pallav Bagla says it's a great week for India's rocket scientists. After the DRDO's Agni V, ISRO's RISAT-1 launch is a success.
ISRO Spokesperson S Satish to NDTV: All the operations went off smoothly.
ISRO Spokesperson S Satish to NDTV: It's a great moment for the country. The successful launch of PSLV has been realised.
About RISAT-1: It's not only a spy satellite, it's a multi-purpose satellite, says Dr Ajay Lele, Research Fellow, Institute for Defence Studies and Analysis.
NDTV's Pallav Bagla says the PSLV launch is a big success and the RISAT-1 satellite has been successfully placed in the orbit.
The PSLV launch is a grand success, announces ISRO Chairman Dr Radhakrishnan.
About RISAT-1: The satellite has day, night viewing capability and will help in flood forecasting.
ISRO launches 'spy satellite' RISAT-1After a highly successful launch of the Agni V, India today launched its own 'spy satellite' RISAT-1. It was powered by the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) from Sriharikota at 5.47 am this morning. The indigenously made satellite will have day and night viewing capability and will be able to see through cloud cover.
NDTV's Pallav Bagla reveals - It's a four-stage rocket. The first three stages have been completed and have performed just as expected. A successful fourth stage will make it a successful launch.
First look of the launch
NDTV's Pallav Bagla says the lift off happened perfectly on time at 5:47 am.
RISAT-1 SATELLITE LAUNCHED
It's time for the launch. NDTV's Pallav Bagla says that there is great anticipation in the control room.
Top 10 facts about RISAT-1, India's own 'spy satellite'
Your 10-point cheat sheet on India's 'spy satellite'. Watch this space for live updates as India joins a select club of nations with such technology at their disposal.
Your 10-point cheat sheet on India's 'spy satellite'. Watch this space for live updates as India joins a select club of nations with such technology at their disposal.
After Agni V, India to launch RISAT-1
After a highly successful launch of the Agni V, India is now ready to launch its own 'spy satellite' RISAT-1. It will be powered by the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) from Sriharikota on Thursday at 5.47 am. The indigenously made satellite will have day and night viewing capability and will be able to see through cloud cover.
After a highly successful launch of the Agni V, India is now ready to launch its own 'spy satellite' RISAT-1. It will be powered by the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) from Sriharikota on Thursday at 5.47 am. The indigenously made satellite will have day and night viewing capability and will be able to see through cloud cover.
