ISRO PSLV-C54 Places Rarth Observation Satellite Into Orbit Successfully

Sriharikota: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Saturday successfully launched PSLV-C54 rocket carrying EOS-06, also known as Oceansat-3, and 8 nanosatellites from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

The 44.4 metre tall rocket lifted off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre here.

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After reaching the intended orbit 17 minutes after PSLV-C54 lifted off, the Earth Observation Satellite successfully separated from the rocket and was placed into orbit, ISRO chairman S Somanath said.

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The Earth Observation Satellite-6 is the third-generation satellite in the Oceansat series. (with Agency inputs)

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