ISRO Launches PSLV-C47 Carrying Cartosat-3 and 13 Nanosatellites from Sriharikota

Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh) [India], Nov 27 (ANI): The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Wednesday launched PSLV-C47 carrying Cartosat-3 and 13 nanosatellites from Satish Dhawan Space Centre here.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. (ANI)

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