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April 3, 2019
PSLV-C45 carrying EMISAT and 28 nanosatellites launch
For ISRO’s PSLV-C45 mission, a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) in “QL” configuration launched EMISAT (436 kg) and 28 nano satellites (220kg) from the Second Launch Pad (SLP) of Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota, on 1 April 2019, at 03:57 UTC (09:30 IST).
PSLV-QL launches EMISAT and 28 nanosatellites
India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), designated PSLV-C45, will launch the EMISat satellite, reportedly an electronic intelligence-gathering spacecraft for the Indian government.
EMISat
Multiple secondary payloads from international customers, including 20 Dove nanosatellites for Planet, will ride piggyback on this mission. The PSLV will fly in a new configuration with four strap-on solid rocket boosters.
ISRO Press Release: https://www.isro.gov.in/launcher/pslv-c45-emisat-mission
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