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ISRO today successfully launched PSLV-C19 carrying the Radar Imaging Satellite-1 (RISAT-1), the heaviest satellite launched till date using PSLV
The Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, has congratulated the scientists of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), for the successful launch of PSLV-C19 carrying the Radar Imaging Satellite RISAT-1.
The ISRO, today, 26 April 2012, successfully launched the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)-C19 carrying the Radar Imaging Satellite-1 (RISAT-1), the heaviest satellite launched till date using PSLV.
The Prime Minister in his congratulatory note said that RISAT-1's all weather, day-night imaging ability will significantly contribute to the nation's remote sensing capabilities. He also added that this twentieth consecutive successful launch of the PSLV is an important milestone in our space programme and is testimony to ISRO's mastery of the complex launch vehicle technology.
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