Amazonia-1 is the primary satellite; 18 co-passenger payloads
PSLV-C51 rocket, which is the 53rd mission of PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle), will launch Amazonia-1 of Brazil as primary satellite and 18 co-passenger payloads from the first launch pad of the Sriharikota spaceport in Andhra Pradesh s Nellore district, about 100 kilometers from Chennai.
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PM Modi s photo has been engraved on the spacecraft
These co-passenger satellites include Satish Dhawan Sat (SD SAT) from Chennai-based Space Kidz India (SKI). A picture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been engraved on the top panel of this spacecraft. This is to show solidarity and gratitude for his (PM s) Aatmanirbhar initiative and space privatization , said SKI, which is also sending up
The countdown for India s one of the longest rocketing by Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) rocket carrying 19 satellites began at 8.54 a.m. on Saturday, said a top official of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The Indian rocket numbered PSLV-C51 carrying the 637-kg Brazilian satellite Amazonia-1 and 18 other satellites (including 13 from USA) is scheduled to lift-off from the first launch pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh at 10.24 a.m. on Sunday. The countdown for the rocket s flight started at 8.54 a.m for the launch at 10.24 a.m tomorrow (Sunday), K.Sivan, ISRO Chairman told IANS.
ISRO First Mission in 2021: ISRO is all set for its first launch of 2021 on Sunday. As per the schedule, Indian Space Research Organisation will for the first time use an Indian rocket to launch a Brazilian satellite for from Sriharikota spaceport on Sunday.
Countdown begins for PSLV rocket’s one of longest missions
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February 27, 2021
Sriharikota, Feb 27: The countdown for India s one of the longest rocketing by Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) rocket carrying 19 satellites began at 8.54 a.m. on Saturday, said a top official of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
The Indian rocket numbered PSLV-C51 carrying the 637-kg Brazilian satellite Amazonia-1 and 18 other satellites (including 13 from USA) is scheduled to lift-off from the first launch pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh at 10.24 a.m. on Sunday. The countdown for the rocket s flight started at 8.54 a.m for the launch at 10.24 a.m tomorrow (Sunday), K.Sivan, ISRO Chairman told IANS.
The Indian Space Research Organisation will launch the Amazonia-1 satellite for Brazil tonight (Feb. 27) and you can watch it live here, courtesy of ISRO.