ISRO launches new spy satellite RISAT-1

After a highly successful launch of the Agni V, India today launched its own 'spy satellite' RISAT-1. It was powered by the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) from Sriharikota at 5.47 am this morning. The indigenously made satellite will have day and night viewing capability and will be able to see through cloud cover.

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PSLV C-19 stands tall at 44.5 meters.It can lift off satellites up to a scary 321 ton
PSLV C-19 stands tall at 44.5 meters.It can lift off satellites up to a scary 321 ton

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