Bengaluru:
Scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation on Saturday began the countdown for the launch of PSLV-C30 carrying ASTROSAT satellite for the first dedicated Indian astronomy mission aimed at studying celestial objects on September 28.
. The countdown activity of PSLV-C30/ASTROSAT Mission started at 08:00hours, Indian Space Research Organisation said.
PSLV-C30 carrying ASTROSAT along with six other co- passengers, one satellite each from Indonesia and Canada, and four nano satellites from the US is scheduled for launch at 10 am from the space port of Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
ASTROSAT is India’s first dedicated multi-wavelength space observatory. This scientific satellite mission endeavors for a more detailed understanding of our universe.
