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Isro's PSLV successfully places RISAT-2BR1, 9 foreign satellites in orbit

The rocket separated RISAT-2BR1 just 16 minutes into its flight, and ejected the first of the nine foreign satellites a minute

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Isro’s PSLV-C48 carrying satellite RISAT-2BR1 and nine foreign satellites blast off from the Sriharikota spaceport. Photo: PTI

T E Narasimhan Chennai

2 min read Last Updated : Dec 12 2019 | 12:59 AM IST

India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, which was in its 50th mission (PSLV-C48), successfully placed India’s latest spy satellite RISAT-2BR1 and nine other foreign satellites in their designated Orbits.

The rocket blasted off at 1525 hrs IST (3:25 pm) from the First Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota, on Wednesday. The rocket PSLV is a QL variant and this is its second flight.

The rocket separated RISAT-2BR1 just 16 minutes into its flight, and ejected the first of the nine foreign satellites a minute, with the remaining eight following suit.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) said that

Topics : Isro’s PSLV

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