ISRO launch of 2 UK satellites tonight will fetch Rs 200 crore

September 16, 2018 21:30

The countdown is progressing for the 44th launch of the Indian rocket the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle at Sriharikota, India's rocket port on the coast of the Bay of Bengal in Andhra Pradesh. This is a special launch which hopes to place in orbit two British satellites for which India will earn upwards of Rs 200 crore.

This is a fully commercial launch by ISRO where the whole rocket has been hired by an overseas company. India's workhorse rocket the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle is on its 44th mission and a lighter version of the PSLV is being used.

No Indian satellite is being launched as this is a fully commercial launch contracted through Antrix Corporation Limited ISRO's commercial arm.

Today Sriharikota, India's rocket port is buzzing with activity as ISRO gets ready to orbit two British satellites. Describing it as a 'fully Commercial launch by ISRO' Dr S Somnath, Director of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Center, Thiruvananthapuram said 'India will earn money by this launch'.

« Back to LIVE

TOP STORIES

IPL PIX: Fraser-McGurk, Porel, Stubbs punish Royals!

Images from the IPL 2024 match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals.

BJP govt in Haryana reduced to minority as 3 Independents withdraw support

The three MLAs -- Sombir Sangwan, Randhir Gollen and Dharampal Gonder -- also said that they have decided to extend support to the Congress during the elections.

SIT deadline ends but no sign of Prajwal Revanna

Former chief minister HD Kumaraswamy claimed on Tuesday that he was not in touch with his nephew Prajwal.

T20 World Cup: Lara's big advice for India coach Dravid

Rahul Dravid will need a specific plan to get the best out of superstars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the T20 World Cup, said Brian Lara.

Don't want Kejriwal performing official duties if granted bail: SC

The bench has divided the hearing on Kejriwal's petition against his arrest into two parts. His main petition challenges his arrest by the ED and seeks it to be declared as illegal, while the second aspect pertains to grant of interim...