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April 21, 2011
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PSLV-C16 Puts Three Satellites In Orbit
Sriharikota, India (PTI) Apr 21, 2011
It was "a sweet seventeen" for the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) on Wednesday, with the PSLV-C16 scoring a spectacular success by putting three satellites into orbit with precision. It was the PSLV's 17th consecutive successful mission out of the 18 launches from Sriharikota. At the end of 18 minutes of "a delightful" flawless flight, the fourth stage of the rocket shot India's Resourcesat-2 into its orbit. About 40 seconds later, the fourth stage bulleted again the Youthsat and the X-sat ... read more

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Iran To Put Monkey Into Orbit
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PSLV Success Lifts ISRO Gloom
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MISSILE DEFENSE

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GPS NEWS

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SKY NIGHTLY

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SOLAR SCIENCE

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