Relive PSLV-C56 launch from India with these stunning pictures

Isro successfully launched the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) on its 56th mission to space with seven foreign satellites.

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PSLV-C56 launch marked the second big launch by the Indian space agency in two weeks. (Photo: Isro)

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This was the fourth dedicated PSLV launch for the Singapore government. (Photo: Isro)

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All seven satellites were successfully deployed into their intended orbit. (Photo: Isro)

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The PSLV-C56 mission lifted-off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. (Photo: Isro)

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The primary payload of the PSLV-C56 mission was the DS-SAR satellite, a Synthetic-aperture radar (SAR). (Photo: Isro)

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The launch was conducted by Isro under a contract with New Space India Limited (NSIL). (Photo: Isro)

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The Sunday morning launch marked the 431st foreign satellite launch from the country by Isro. (Photo: Isro)

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The successful launch of PSLV-C56 and DS-SAR showcases India’s increasing influence in the global space industry. (Photo: Isro)

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India had previously launched the Chandrayaan-3 mission. (Photo: Isro)