PSLV C-14 takes off from Satish Dhavan Space Centre at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, on Wednesday. Photo: PTI
Oceansat-2 and nano satellites inside the heat-shield of the PSLV-C 14. Photo: ISRO
At the end of 18 minutes of flight, the PSLV’s fourth stage injected Oceansat-2 into orbit at a velocity of 25,000 km an hour at an altitude of about 728 km. Photo: ISRO
Thereafter, spring-loaded action mechanisms catapulted four nano satellites called Cubesat 1, 2, 3 and 4 into orbit one after another. Photo: ISRO
Two more nano satellites named Rubinsat 9.1 and 9.2 remained permanently attached to the PSLV’s fourth stage. Photo: PTI
PSLV C-14 leaves a trail of smoke during its launch from Satish Dhavan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, on Wednesday. Photo: PTI