India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle PSLV-C35 created history by launching multiple satellites in two different orbits in space in a single mission this morning. <br/><br/>The launch vehicle lifted off with eight satellites on board including the primary payload SCATSAT-1 of India from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikotta. <br/><br/>In its longest ever flight, the rocket weighing 320 ton during lift off put all the satellites successfully in their intended initial orbits in over 2 hours 15 minutes. <br/><br/>This is the 37th flight of the PSLV and the 15th journey in its extended version with solid strap on motors to give it the required additional thrust. This month, this is the second launch for the ISRO.<br/><br/>The ISRO Chairperson AS Kiran Kumar in his congratulatory message after the successful mission said it is a landmark day for the ISRO.<br/><br/>The SCATSAT-1 is a continuity mission for the much acclaimed Oceansat-2 that has completed its operational life. Its accurate data is credited with forecasting precisely about the landfall of the Cyclone Phailin in October 2013 helping in taking sufficient precautionary measures and thereby reducing loss of lives significantly. Its successor, the SCATSAT-1, with the expected life period of five years, has more sophisticated features to generate data on wind vectors. The data could be correlated with the inputs of other meteorological satellites to arrive at an accurate picture of emerging weather situations.<br/><br/>Algeria's three payloads Alsat-1B, 2B and 1N are meant for earth observation, remote sensing and technology demonstration. The micro-satellite Pathfinder-1 is an US payload designed for commercial high resolution imaging services. The Canadian payload NLS-19 has been developed by students for experimenting on reduction of space debris. The IIT, Bombay's nano-satellite PRATHAM is intended for total electron count in a given area. The Bengaluru-based PES University has made the PISAT with remote sensing apparatus.<br/><br/>The ISRO chairman AS Kirankumar told media after the launch that the two solar panels and the antennae have been deployed and the health of the satellite is very sound. In a week's time, its scatterometer will start giving meteorological data like wind speed and direction in radio-frequency, he explained. It has star sensors for ensuring its stability in space. <br/><br/>Mr Kirankumar also said the next launch for ISRO is GSAT-18 from French Guyana on October 4th. The next launch within India is in November when Resourcesat-2A will blast off on board PSLV.<br/><br/>The most expected GSLV Mark-III launch vehicle capable of lifting heavier communication satellites weighing more than 4 ton is also scheduled to be held by the end of this year, Mr Kiran Kumar informed with today's launch, the PSLV has so far put into orbit 79 foreign satellites belonging to 21 countries and there are more orders at hand, he said.<br/><br/>On the South Asia satellite, discussions are going on with the friendly nations, though Pakistan has opted out. It is expected to be launched in six months time.

India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle PSLV-C35 created history by launching multiple satellites in two different orbits in space in a single mission this morning. The launch vehicle lifted off with eight satellites on board including the primary payload SCATSAT-1 of India from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikotta. <br/><br/>In its longest ever flight, the rocket weighing 320 ton during lift off put all the satellites successfully in their intended initial orbits in over 2 hours 15 minutes. <br/><br/>This is the 37th flight of the PSLV and the 15th journey in its extended version with solid strap on motors to give it the required additional thrust. This month, this is the second launch for the ISRO.<br/><br/>The ISRO Chairperson AS Kiran Kumar in his congratulatory message after the successful mission said it is a landmark day for the ISRO.<br/><br/>The SCATSAT-1 is a continuity mission for the much acclaimed Oceansat-2 that has completed its operational life. Its accurate data is credited with forecasting precisely about the landfall of the Cyclone Phailin in October 2013 helping in taking sufficient precautionary measures and thereby reducing loss of lives significantly. Its successor, the SCATSAT-1, with the expected life period of five years, has more sophisticated features to generate data on wind vectors. The data could be correlated with the inputs of other meteorological satellites to arrive at an accurate picture of emerging weather situations.<br/><br/>Algeria's three payloads Alsat-1B, 2B and 1N are meant for earth observation, remote sensing and technology demonstration. The micro-satellite Pathfinder-1 is an US payload designed for commercial high resolution imaging services. The Canadian payload NLS-19 has been developed by students for experimenting on reduction of space debris. The IIT, Bombay's nano-satellite PRATHAM is intended for total electron count in a given area. The Bengaluru-based PES University has made the PISAT with remote sensing apparatus.