Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman G Madhavan Nair yesterday presented first lot of high quality images received from Cartosat-2A and the Indian Mini Satellite-1 (IMS-1), which launched recently.
Cartosat-2A and IMS-1 were launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre
at Sriharikota on April 28 when a total of 10 small satellites were successfully put in orbit.
Excited space scientists who accompanied Dr. Nair pointed out the exact spot where they were located. “Here we are,†they told the Prime Minister as he looked at the images and appreciated their clarity.
Dr. Nair and other scientists briefed the Prime Minister on not only the latest success of ISRO but also its future programmes that include manned space flight and the mission to the moon, Chandrayaan-1.
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