In a flawless and textbook precision mission PSLV C 14 successfully injected the 960 kg India's second Ocean Monitoring Satellite Oceansat-2 in the Polar synchronous Orbit 18 minutes from blast off. Six other micro satellites from abroad were also placed in the desired orbit. PSLV C14 blasted off at 1151 hrs from the Satish Dhavan Space Centre at Sriharikota.<br/>AIR correspondent Sanjay Ghosh covering the launch reports that it was an awesome sight as the core alone 44.4 metre-tall,230 tonne, four stage vehicle roared into the skies, spitting orange flames and leaving trails of smoke with a rumble that shook the earth.<br/>There were scenes of jubilation at the Mission Control Centre as scientists led by ISRO chief Madhavan Nair greeted each other as the computer screens flashed the sequence of injection of satellites into the desired orbits. Vice President Hamid Ansari was at the mission control centre to witness the launch.<br/>The core alone PSLV C-14 will put into a polar sun synchronous orbit the 960 kg Oceansat 2. Six nano satellites are also being carried as auxiliary payloads to orbit.<br/>Oceansat 2 will help in the study of the oceans as well as the interaction of oceans and the atmosphere to facilitate climatic studies. It will identify potential fishing zones, assist in coastal zone studies and help in understanding surface temperatures and winds. <br/>Data sent by the three payloads of Oceansat 2, Ocean colour monitor, Ku band Pencil Bean Scatterometer and Radio Occultation sounder for Atmospheric studies will be received at the National Remote Sensing Centre of ISRO.<br/>Ridding piggy back on Oceansat 2, are six Nano satellites from Europe which will test advanced satellite and application technologies. <br/>AIR correspondent Sanjay Ghosh reports from Sriharikota that the PSLV has again proved its reliability and versatility, as it placed the satellites into the desired orbit. With this, India's oceanic and climatic study capability will get a major boost, as Oceansat 2 will help to study the oceans color, probe the important role played by oceans in shaping the earth’s climate, research the interaction of the oceans with the atmosphere.The mood at the mission control room was jubilant as the scientists rejoiced the success of PSLV C- 14.objective. Today’s successful mission would come a relief for the scientists of ISRO, who had a disappointing fortnight, having had to suddenly abort chandrayaan, before it could complete its mission life.<br/>