ISRO creates world record, launches 104 satellites

India

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By Oneindia Staff Writer

Sriharikota, Feb 15: On Wednesday, ISRO created a world record by launching 104 satellites in a single flight of PSLVC 37 from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

ISRO not just broke Russia's record, but also its own record. ISRO sucessfully launched PSLVC 37. The entire launch lasted for about 28 minutes.

PSLV-C37 / Cartosat -2 Series Mission Successfully Launched all 104 Satellites — ISRO (@isro) February 15, 2017

"One hundred and four satellites have been put into orbit," ISRO Chairman A.S. Kiran Kumar said soon after the launch, congratulating the space agency's team on its success.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Pranab Mukherjee congratulated ISRO for the achievement.

I urge ISRO to continue to strive for the progress of our space capabilities #PresidentMukherjee — Presidentwith a cute updo) to the 2013 Teen Choice Awards and quickly won our nomination for "best lace dress."

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