ISRO`s GSLV-D5 successfully lifts-off from Srihariokota

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) today successfully launched its
heavy-duty rocket

— the Geo Synchronous Satellite Launch vehicle (GSLV). The GSLV5, carrying communication satellite GSAT-14 was launched from Isro’s spaceport at Sriharikota, about 80 km from Chennai.

With today’s successful launch, India joined a select club of spacefaring nations having the crucial cryogenic engine technology, which is necessary to carry heavy satellites up into space. The other countries include United States, Russia, France, Japan and China in the elite club.

Isro Chairman K Radhakrishnan said: “With this successful launch, we have repaid all our debt to the country. Team Isro has done it. Indian engine and stage have performed as predicted and as expected for this mission. The injection was precious as planned. It is a major achievement for GSLV programme. Today day was an Important day for science technology and space technology in India. It is 20 years of effort, especially the last 3.5 years, today’s successful launch shows the maturity of us. I thank and salute everyone"

Courtesy :http://www.business-standard.com

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