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India to launch 'fat boy' rocket on June 5 GSLV Mk III

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  • 31-05-2017 9:30pm
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    Capt'n Midnight
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    Just before 1PM on Monday India will launch it's biggest rocket. It already did a sub-obital test.

    http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/science/june-5-launch-of-fat-boy-to-pave-way-for-manned-mission/articleshow/58886406.cms
    NEW DELHI: The launch of indigenous rocket GSLV Mk III, which is said to be as heavy as 200 adult elephants, on June 5 would pave the way for India's first manned mission as it would make Isro capable of sending humans into space+ . Currently, only three countries—US, Russia and China—have the capability of launching manned missions.


    http://www.isro.gov.in/launchers/gslv-mk-iii
    http://www.isro.gov.in/launcher/gslv-mk-iii-d1-gsat-19-mission
    GSLV-Mk III-D1 is the first developmental flight, carrying 3136 kg GSAT-19 satellite to a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). The vehicle is configured with a 5 m ogive payload fairing and slanted strap-on nose cone to provide aerodynamic robustness.

    GSLV Mk III-D1/GSAT-19 Mission is scheduled to be launched on June 05, 2017 at 17:28 Hrs (IST) from the Second Launch Pad at SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota


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