Watch: ISRO rocket takes 10 satellites, including 4 US, into space; PM lauds

The Indian Space Research Organisation carried out its first mission in 2020 successfully. The 51st mission of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) on November 7 saw the successful injection of 10 satellites into orbit. The PSLV C49 carried India's earth observation satellite EOS-01, along with 4 American, 4 Lithuanian and 1 Luxembourg satellites. The EOS-01 will provide agriculture, forestry, and disaster management support. The launch took place at 3:12 pm from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Andhra Pradesh's Sriharikota. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the scientists for overcoming constraints to meet deadlines, especially amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Watch the full video for more.