PSLV-C-12 to put two satellites in orbit

The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C-12) carrying two satellites will soar into the sky at 6.45 a.m. on Monday from the spaceport at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. It will put in orbit a radar imaging satellite called RISAT-2 and Anusat, a 38-kg. experimental mini communication satellite built by Anna University, Chennai. S. Satish, spokesman for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), said the 48-hour countdown for the lift-off began at 6.45 a.m. on Saturday and filling the fourth stage of the vehicle with liquid propellants was under way. “Everything is proceeding smoothly,” he said. More

(Source: The Hindu - Apr 19)