India successfully launched a test satellite last week using a new type of
rocket, three weeks after technical problems foiled its first attempt. The
49-metre Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle placed a 1.54-tonne satellite
in orbit, marking India’s entry into commercial satellite launching. Military
analysts say the new rocket could also be used to test missiles capable of
carrying nuclear warheads.
To continue reading, today with our introductory offers
Advertisement
More from Â鶹´«Ã½
Explore the latest news, articles and features
Popular articles
Trending Â鶹´«Ã½ articles
1
Are Neanderthals descendants of modern humans?
2
The biggest threat to Chernobyl is no longer radiation
3
The man who crawls into the perilous heart of the Chernobyl reactor
4
Collapse of key ocean current may release billions of tonnes of carbon
5
How autoimmune conditions can unexpectedly drive mental illness
6
Werner Herzog searches for ghost elephants in stunning new documentary
7
Is a super El Niño imminent, and what could the impacts be?
8
Stunning photographs show the dynamic patterns of the natural world
9
How to spot the Lyrid meteor shower tonight
10
Surprising male G-spot found in most detailed study of the penis yet
