India on Wednesday successfully launched the advanced earth observation satellite Resourcesat-2, a move aimed at beefing up its remote sensing capability, and two smaller satellites on the PSLV rocket

1. PSLV-D1 IRS-1E September 20, 1993 Unsuccessful

2. PSLV-D2 IRS-P2 October 15, 1994 Successful

3. PSLV-D3 IRS-P3 March 21, 1996 Successful

4. PSLV-C1 IRS-1D September 29, 1997 Successful

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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday congratulated the scientists and engineers of Isro, saying the "flawless" launch of three satellites by PSLV has yet again demonstrated the space body's advanced capabilities.

All is set for the launch of the country's latest remote sensing satellite Resourcesat-2 and two mini spacecraft on board PSLV-C16 tomorrow from Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota, over 90 km f