India's Largest Rocket GSLV Mark III Launched

India's space agency today launched its largest rocket ever - the 630-tonne, three-stage Geo-Synchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III. Here are the first pictures of the launch.

  • The rocket, launched from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh, is 42.4 meters tall and costs about Rs. 160 crore.
    The rocket, launched from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh, is 42.4 meters tall and costs about Rs. 160 crore.
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  • The rocket is capable of doubling the capacity of payloads India can carry into space.
    The rocket is capable of doubling the capacity of payloads India can carry into space.
  • GSLV Mark III mid-air, after a successful launch at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
    GSLV Mark III mid-air, after a successful launch at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
  • ISRO celebrating the successful launch of the GSLV Mark III.
    ISRO celebrating the successful launch of the GSLV Mark III.
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  • The mission will take the Indian Space Research Organisation or ISRO a step closer to sending astronauts to space.
    The mission will take the Indian Space Research Organisation or ISRO a step closer to sending astronauts to space.
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