Count Down For 100th Indian Rocket Launch Begins Today Morning
Posted on: 07/Sep/2012 10:29:59 AM
The 51-hour count down for the 100th mission of the Indian space agency, slated for Sep 9,Had begin today at 6.51 a.m. at the Sriharikota satellite launch centre in Andhra Pradesh, around 80 km from here, an official said.
Carrying French and Japanese satellites, an Indian rocket - Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) - will blast off at 9.51 a.m. Sunday.
Filling of liquid fuel in the fourth stage/engine and the control systems started today. On Saturday, the fuel for the second stage/engine will be filled,"
According to ISRO officials, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is expected to witness the 100th mission at Sriharikota. He will reach the launch centre Saturday evening.
India began its space journey in 1975 with the launch of Aryabhatta using a Russian rocket.
