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Isro all set to launch 'eye in the sky' satellite tomorrow, countdown begins
The GISAT-1 satellite, once in orbit around the Earth, is expected to essentially be India's "eye in the sky", monitoring locations of interest. It will also help India monitor and respond to natural disasters and any other short-term events at an alarming pace, Isro officials indicated.

Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi
Satellite set for Mar 28 launch will provide real time images of India's borders
GISAT-1 is slated to be lofted into space by GSLV-F10 rocket from Sriharikota spaceport in Andhra Pradesh's Nellore district, about 100 kms north of Chennai.

PSLV lifts off with Amazonia-1, 18 other satellites; ISRO says launch successful
The 637-kg Amazonia-1 is the optical earth observation satellite of the National Institute for Space Research (INPE), the research unit of Brazil's ministry of science.

Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi
With 60 minutes to go, ISRO calls off Chandrayaan 2 launch due to snag
Chandrayaan-2 mission was set to lift off from Sriharikota at 2:51 am when the countdown was put on hold and subsequently called off.

Hindustan Times, Sriharikota | ByAnonna Dutt
Chandrayaan-2: Akshay Kumar wishes good luck to women scientists leading India’s moon mission
Akshay Kumar, who is starring in Mission Mangal based on India’s Mars Orbiter Mission, has wished luck to women scientists working on Chandrayaan-2 mission.

Indo Asian News Service | ByIndo Asian News Service