ISRO gives “New Year’s gift” with 100th satellite launch

The successful launch of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle or PSLV C-40 and 30 co-passenger satellites on Friday morning was met with elation and relief at Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)The Cartosat-2 remote-sensing satellite, the main payload onboard the PSLV C-40, will boost data services for users that will be used in urban and rural applications.