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It is estimated that a single satellite launch can range in cost from a low of about $50 million to a high of about $400 million. Launching a space shuttle mission can easily cost $500 million dollars, although one mission is capable of carrying multiple satellites and send them into orbit.
It established India's credibility as a space power and has translated into tangible economic benefits when it comes to the big business of satellite launches. To date India has launched 79 satellites from 21 countries, including satellites from big companies like Google and Airbus, earning India at least $157 million, according to government figures. In 2016, it launched 20 satellites in one go but Wednesday's launch was a far bigger challenge.