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PSLV-C51 successfully launches Brazilian earth observation and 18 co-passenger satellites

YB WEB DESK. Dated: 3/1/2021 11:12:09 AM

New Delhi, Feb 28 PSLV-C51, which is the 53rd mission of PSLV, successfully launched Amazonia-1 of Brazil primary satellite and 18 Co-passenger satellites from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota. PSLV-C51/Amazonia-1 is the first dedicated commercial mission of NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), a Government of India company under Department of Space. NSIL is undertaking this mission under a commercial arrangement with Spaceflight Inc. USA. Amazonia-1 is the optical earth observation satellite of National Institute for Space Research (INPE). This satellite would further strengthen the existing structure by providing remote sensing data to users for monitoring deforestation in the Amazon region and analysis of diversified agriculture across the Brazilian territory.