PM Narendra Modi congratulated Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on the successful launch of Amazonia-1, and said this is a historic moment in space cooperation between the two countries.
India & Brazil opens a new chapter in space sector coop through Amazonia-1 launch
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Amazonia-1 is the first Earth Observation satellite to be completely designed, integrated, tested and operated by Brazil. The satellite will provide remote sensing images to observe and monitor deforestation, especially in the Amazonia region, as well as monitor the diversified agriculture throughout the country.
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Amazonia-1 is an optical earth observation satellite of National Institute for Space Research (INPE), Brazil. This is the first satellite which is completely designed, integrated, tested and operated by National Institute for Space Research (INPE), Brazil.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), in its first mission of 2021, on Sunday successfully launched the Brazilian satellite Amazonia-1 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh signalling a chapter in the space sector partnership between New Delhi and Brasilia.
ISRO puts Brazilian Amazonia-1 satellite in orbit
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Sunday successfully placed Amazonia-1 Earth Observer satellite in orbit through PSLV-C51 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota, India. The launch took place as per schedule at 10:24 a.m local time.
The 44.4 metre tall PSLV-C51 rocket blasted off from the first launch pad laden with 19 satellites-foreign and Indian- and slowly rose-up towards the skies with thick orange flame at its tail. The rocket slowly gained speed as it went up while emitting a rolling thunder sound. Seventeen minutes into its flight, the Brazilian satellite Amazonia-1 - the first of the 19 satellites- was placed in its intended Sun Synchronous Orbit.
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PSLV-C51/Amazonia-1 mission launched from Sriharikota
The PSLV-C51/Amazonia-1 mission was launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh today. PSLV-C51 rocket, which is the 53rd mission of PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle), launched Amazonia-1 of Brazil as primary satellite and 18 co-passenger satellites from Sriharikota, about 100 km from Chennai.
The launch was tentatively scheduled for 10:24 am on February 28, subject to weather conditions. An image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also sent with the geo-imaging satellite GISAT-1.
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PM Narendra Modi s image sent with geo-imaging satellite GISAT-1
PSLV-C51/Amazonia-1 is the first dedicated commercial mission of NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), ISRO s commercial arm.
Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-C51 successfully placed Brazil's Amazonia-1 and 18 other satellites into orbit. The lift-off took place from Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. The PSLV lifted off at around 10:24 am on Sunday (February 28).