ISRO will launch first 3 orbit mission with PSLV-C45 on March 21: K Sivan

While speaking to ANI on Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)-C45 launch, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman K Sivan said, “On March 21 we will have Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)-C45 launch. It’s going to launch electronic intelligence satellite, along with 29 customer satellites from other countries. Specialty of this mission is that for the first time PSLV will launch satellites in 3 different orbits.” “Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) is a small satellite launcher. The first launch will take place in July-August where two small satellites will be launched. They are for strategic purpose and will be used for monitoring and mapping,” he added. “Very soon we are going to make PSLVs from industry for which Larsen and Toubro (L&T) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has formed a consortium. Along with that small satellite launch vehicles will also be made by the industry,” he further stated.