A Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle placed the Agile satellite into orbit April 23 for the Italian Space Agency,the Indian Space Research Organization announced. This was the first major commercial mission for the agency. The launch also delivered a 185-kilogram advanced avionics module into orbit. The module is designed to test advanced launch vehicle avionics systems, including mission computers, navigation and telemetry systems.
India’s PSLV Launches Italian Satellite
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