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India breaks record and send 10 satellites into space at once


April 29th, 2008 · No Comments

India broke a record previously held by Russia when they launched 10 satellites into orbit at once on Monday.India broke a record previously held by Russia when they launched 10 satellites into orbit at once on Monday.

The 10 satellites included a 700 kilogram remote-sensing satellite, as well as a smaller satellite and eight nano-satellites.

The Indian Space Research Organization has stated that the mission was a complete success

The satellites were shot into orbit on the back of a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV).

The ISRO stated that the PSLV has once again proven to be a great way to get multiple satellites into orbit at once.

The launch was shown live on television via a public broadcast.

ISRO chairman G. Madhavan stated the mission was a complete and utter “success.”

Russia held the previous record launching 8 satellites at once.

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