ISRO launches PSLV-C47 carrying Cartosat3 and 13 other US nano-satellites

ISRO launches PSLV-C47 carrying Cartosat3 and 13 other US nano-satellites

FPJ Web DeskUpdated: Wednesday, November 27, 2019, 09:59 AM IST
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Wednesday launched PSLV-C47 carrying Cartosat-3 and 13 nanosatellites from Satish Dhawan Space Centre. Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) K. Sivan also remained present during the launch.

Following the launch, ISRO tweeted, "PSLV-C47 carrying Cartosat-3 and 13 USA nanosatellites lifts off from Sriharikota." According to the space research organisation, the second stage performance of the launch was normal.

Cartosat-3 satellite is a third-generation agile advanced satellite having high-resolution imaging capability. Cartosat-3 satellite will be placed in an orbit of 509 kilometres at an inclination of 97.5 degrees.

(Inputs from Agencies)

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