(PTI Photo/ISRO)The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday successfully launched its 100th satellite. The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C40), carrying weather observation satellite Cartosat-2 series and 29 other satellites, was launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. The launch of the 100th satellite by @isro signifies both its glorious achievements, and also the bright future of India’s space programme,” Modi tweeted. Follow LIVE UPDATES on ISRO’s satellite launch hereISRO Chairman AS Kiran Kumar flashes a victory sign after the successful launch of PSLV-C40. The weather observation Cartosat-2 series satellite will provide high-resolution scene specific spot imageries.

Source: Indian Express January 12, 2018 06:50 UTC