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Celebrating Diwali: GSLV MK III propels India into the big Space league
The Siasat | 24/10/2022 05:52 PM | Click to read full article
The GSLV MK III successfully placing 36 satellites, weighing 5796 kg into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) on October 23 will give a big boost to India’s space ambitions on multiple fronts.
The GSLV MK III (Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle) is India’s heaviest rocket weighing 640 tonnes, which is equivalent to 5-6, fully loaded commercial planes weight. It is likely to be launched in June by the GSLV MK III, said Dr S Somnath, the Chairman.