ISRO | CMS01 ISRO successfully launches satellite for improved disaster management, internet connectivity
Sriharikota/IBNS: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Thursday launched the country's 42nd communication satellite which will help in disaster management and boost internet connectivity.
#ISRO #CMS01
— ISRO (@isro) December 17, 2020
Mission Director has authorised for the launch of #PSLVC50
Watch the launch live athttps://t.co/G6sAdki5AD pic.twitter.com/u7OEQ8nEqy
The CMS-01 satellite was lifted off from the second launch pad of Sriharikota Space Centre at 15: 41 hours by the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle and placed in the orbit flawlessly.
Stunning glimpses of today's lift-off#PSLVC50 #CMS01 pic.twitter.com/28FLyOWLM5
— ISRO (@isro) December 17, 2020
This was ISRO's second successful mission during the pandemic while the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) performed its 52nd mission overall.
#PSLVC50 lifts off successfully from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota#ISRO #CMS01 pic.twitter.com/9uCQIHIapo
— ISRO (@isro) December 17, 2020
Media reports said the CMS-01 is expected to work in the Extended-C Band of the frequency spectrum covering mainland India, Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep islands.
On November 7, ISRO had launched PSLV-C49 (EOS-01) earth observation satellite and nine private spacecraft, which was its first mission amid the pandemic.
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