71-hour countdown begins for Indian satellite RISAT 1

The 71-hour countdown for the launch of 1,858 kg RISAT -1, India's radar imaging satellite, the heaviest one to be lifted by ISRO's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle commenced this morning. "The countdown for radar sensing satellite RISAT-1 started this morning at 6.47am at Sriharikota. This is a 71- hour long countdown," an ISRO spokesman said. More

(Source: Times of India - Apr 24)