Indonesian satellite launched by Indian space agency

The PSLV-C30 rocket was launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) at 10.00 a.m.

Apart from India’s astronomy satellite, ASTROSAT, the PSLV-C30 also launched Indonesian satellite, LAPAN A2/Orari. 

A successor to LAPAN A1/Tubsat satellite which was launched in 2007 also from India, LAPAN A2/Orari satellite will be utilised for monitoring land usage, ship movements, sea resources, fishing explorations, disaster mitigation, floods, population and sea changes. 

A group of LAPAN officials was at Sriharikota to witness the launch. 

Indian Ambassador Gurjit Singh said that India’s space launch capabilities are now being recognised <g data-gr-id="17">world</g> over. 

He said the launch of LAPAN satellite from PSLV-C30 showed the trust reposed by Indonesia in Indian satellite carrier and will contribute towards ISRO-LAPAN cooperation in the field of space and the spirit of South-South Cooperation.