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Pradeep Kumar

27/02/21 16:55 PM IST

Isro’s PSLV-C51/Amazonia-1 mission

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The countdown for the launch of Indian Space Research Organisation’s PSLV-C51/ Amazonia-1 mission began

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  • PSLV-C51 rocket, which is the 53rd mission of PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle), will launch Amazonia-1 of Brazil as primary satellite and 18 co-passenger satellites from Sriharikota, about 100 kms from Chennai, Bengaluru- headquartered Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
  • Engraved picture on a co-passenger satellite and sending Bhagavad Gita on-board in electronic format are some of the notable aspects in the launch.
  • The launch is tentatively scheduled at 1024 hours on February 28, subject to weather conditions.
  • PSLV-C51/Amazonia-1 is the first dedicated commercial mission of NewSpace India Limited (NSIL)," ISRO's commercial arm.
  • NSIL is undertaking this mission under a commercial arrangement with Seattle, US-based satellite rideshare and mission management provider, Spaceflight Inc.
  • Amazonia-1 is the optical earth observation satellite of the National Institute for Space Research (INPE).
  • This satellite would further strengthen the existing structure by providing remote sensing data to users for monitoring deforestation in the Amazon region and analysis of diversified agriculture across the Brazilian territory.
Source: The Hindu

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