Taking to Twitter, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said that it is set to launch Cartosat-3 and 13 nanosatellites from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on November 25
New Delhi: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Tuesday (November 19) stated that it is set to launch Cartosat-3 and 13 nanosatellites of the US from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on November 25, 2019.
"PSLV-C47 set to launch Cartosat-3 and 13 Nanosatellites of USA from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 0928 hours IST on November 25, 2019, subject to weather conditions. Updates will continue" the space organisation said on its official Twitter handle.
India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, PSLV-C47 will launch the Cartosat-3 and 13 commercial nanosatellites into Sun Synchronous orbit.
Cartosat-3 satellite is a third-generation agile, advanced satellite with high-resolution imaging capability. The satellite will be placed in an orbit of 509 km at an inclination of 97.5 degrees.
PSLV-C47 will also carry 13 commercial nanosatellites from the United States of America as part of a commercial arrangement with NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), Department of Space.
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