India’s ISRO on Wednesday morning successfully launched record 104 satellites, including CARTOSAT-2 series weather observation satellite, in a single mission onboard PSLV-C37 rocket.
PSLV-C37 Successfully launched Cartosat-2 Series Satellite along with 103 co-passenger satelliteshttps://t.co/I4jhAcLcce pic.twitter.com/LXID70aWf6
— ISRO (@isro) February 15, 2017
The PSLV-XL variant rocket standing 44.4-metre tall and weighing 320 ton was lauched at 9.28 a.m. The earth observation satellite Cartosat-2 series weighs 714 kg. The 103 co-passenger satellites comprise 101 nanosatellites, one each from Israel, Kazakhstan, The Netherlands, Switzerland, the UAE and 96 from the US, as well as two nano satellites from India.
The total weight of all the satellites carried onboard is about 1,378 kg. By the 28th minute of the rocket’s mission, all the 104 satellites would be put into orbit.
“The Cartosat satellite is the fourth one in the Cartosat-2 series of earth observation satellites. Already three are in the orbit and two more will be launched. Once all the six Cartosat-2 series satellites are launched the Cartosat-3 series would begin,” an ISRO official said, preferring anonymity.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Pranab Mukherjee congratulated the ISRO team for the successful launch of 104 satellites and creating a world new record.
Congratulations to @isro for the successful launch of PSLV-C37 and CARTOSAT satellite together with 103 nano satellites!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 15, 2017
This remarkable feat by @isro is yet another proud moment for our space scientific community and the nation. India salutes our scientists.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 15, 2017
Spoke to the Secretary, Department of Space and congratulated him & the entire team of scientists on today’s exceptional achievement.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 15, 2017
Congratulations to ISRO on the successful launch of PSLV – C37, carrying a record 104 satellites #PresidentMukherjee
— President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) February 15, 2017
This day shall go down as a landmark in the history of our space programme #PresidentMukherjee
— President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) February 15, 2017
Nation is proud of this achievement, which has demonstrated, yet again, India’s increasing space capabilities #PresidentMukherjee
— President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) February 15, 2017
I urge ISRO to continue to strive for the progress of our space capabilities #PresidentMukherjee
— President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) February 15, 2017
Twitterati’s Reaction:
Pic one – US @nytimes mocking ISRO
Pic Two – @isro has created world record with 104 satellites
Last record was with Russia – 37 satellites pic.twitter.com/SSwPBYKOW0— Rishi Bagree (@rishibagree) February 15, 2017
Congrats to all the scientists at #ISRO for yet another landmark by launching 104 satellites in a single mission. We are so proud of @isro
— Shahnawaz Hussain (@ShahnawazBJP) February 15, 2017
‘@isro has created world record with 104 satellites! The closest another country came was Russia with 37! Vande Mataram!
— Nupur (@UnSubtleDesi) February 15, 2017
And @isro makes us proud once again 😎 Congratulations on launching 104 satellites in 1 rocket! #ISRO #ProudMoment 🇮🇳
— Diana Penty (@DianaPenty) February 15, 2017
I am sure, Our #Kalam Sir would be smiling today!!🙏🚀😊#PSLVC37 #ISRO #Sriharikota pic.twitter.com/Nl59SJkjw0
— Dr.Piyu Nair 🇮🇳 (@Piyu909) February 15, 2017