India launches its heaviest rocket GSLV Mark III
December 18, 2014  09:36
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The Indian Space Research Organisation launches its heaviest rocket -- the 630-tonne, three-stage Geo-Synchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III. The mission takes India a step closer to sending astronauts to space.

The rocket was launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh at 9.30 am.

While the rocket cost ISRO Rs 140 crore, the crew module has taken another Rs 15 crore.
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