ISRO Launches Rocket With UK Firm's 36 Satellites In Major Space Op
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The success of the commercial launch will position ISRO as a viable service provider for companies trying to launch their satellites.
The Indian space agency this morning launched a rocket carrying 36 satellites from the Sriharikota spaceport near Chennai. We have lift off!Thanks to our colleagues at @isro and @NSIL_India for a successful launch. If you don't already, make sure to follow us for more updates throughout the rest of the mission.#OneWebLaunch18 🚀 pic.twitter.com/TsYbCZzAnP
The Launch Vehicle Mark-III rocket lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre as part of the OneWeb India-2 mission. The satellites will be deployed in low earth orbit.
The success of the commercial launch, which is a collaboration between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the OneWeb group of the UK, will position ISRO as a viable service provider for companies trying to launch their satellites.
