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Indian Space
Research Organization launched 100th satellites of India from the
Satish Dawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
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The Polar Satellite
Launch Vehicle (PSLVC-40) was used for the carrying of 31 Satellites which
successfully launching weather observation Cartosat-2 Series Satellites, which
shall be beneficial for farmers in India.
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Out of 31 Satellites,
three satellites were for Indian use and 28 belong to 6 other countries
–Canada, United States of America, France, Korea, Finland and UK.
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By sending
satellites for other countries ISRO is earning foreign currency for the
country.
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These 31
Satellites comprised total weight of 1323 kgs.
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The PSLVC-40 took
off at 9.29 am from Shriharikota on 12th January, 2018 and the
entire process of inserting the satellites in two orbits is expected to take 2
hours and 21 minutes.
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This is the first
successful mission of ISRO in 2018, as it failed in Launch of IRNSS-1H in
August 2017.
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Meanwhile,
Pakistan’s foreign spokesperson has objected to the launch of satellites which
in its view may be used for both military and civil purpose and India may use
it in consolidating military might.
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President and the
Prime Minister has sent congratulation messages to ISRO on the successful
mission of sending 31 satellites in space.

