PSLV-C51, Successfully Launches Amazonia-1 and 18 Co-passenger Satellites from Sriharikota

 P,SLV-C51, Successfully Launches Amazonia-1 and 18 Co-passenger Satellites from Sriharikota

        ISRO  successfully launched PSLV-C51 today. ISRO has launched Brazil's Amazonia-1 and 18 Co-passenger Satellites from Shriharikota.

     PSLV-C51 lifted off from the First Launch Pad of SDSC SHAR at 10:24 hours (IST) as planned. After a flight of about 17 minutes, the vehicle injected the Amazonia-1 into its intended orbit and in the succeeding 1 hour 38 minutes, all the 18 co-passenger satellites successfully separated from the PSLV in a predetermined sequence.

    ISRO Chairman Dr K Sivan congratulated team ISRO for precise injection of Amazonia-1 and 18 co-passenger satellites. Talking about the primary satellite, Amazonia-1, he said “India and ISRO feel extremely proud and honoured to launch the first satellite designed, integrated and operated by Brazil. Hearty congratulations to the Brazilian team for this achievement.’’