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India’s cryogenic rocket GSLV MK III successful: PM Modi congratulates ISRO

Today ISRO Indian Space Research Organisation brought proud to India with successful launch of indegenously made cryogenic rocket GSLV-Mk III from SDSC Satish Dhawan Space Centre Shar Sriharikota.
ISRO Chairman congratulated entire team of ISRO for the phenomenal success.

ISRO’s achievement is a culmination of dedicated efforts of scientists and engineers relentless work over decades.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi felicitated ISRO for bringing proud to India for successfully carrying out most complex mission.
GSLV-Mk III is capable launching 4 ton class of satellites to Geosynchronous Transfer orbit (GTO). It is a three-stage vehicle with two solid motor strap-ons (S200), a liquid propellant core stage (L110) and a cryogenic stage (C25).
GSLV-Mk III-D1 is the first developmental flight, carrying 3136 kg GSAT-19 satellite to a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). The vehicle is configured with a 5 m ogive payload fairing and slanted strap-on nose cone to provide aerodynamic robustness.
GSLV Mk III-D1 launched GSAT-19 on Monday, June 05, 2017 from the Second Launch Pad (SLP) at  SHAR (SDSC SHAR), Sriharikota.