In pics: How ISRO prepares for India's sixth 'eye in the sky' Cartosat-2s satellite lauch

ISRO has lifted off Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle PSLV-C38 carrying India’s sixth ‘eye in the sky’ Cartosat-2 series along with 30 nano satellites from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. The following slides will show how the Indian space agency prepared for the launch.

Panaromic view of fully integrated PSLV-C38 at First Launch Pad (Photo: ISRO)

Panaromic view of fully integrated PSLV-C38 seen with Mobile Service Tower (Photo: ISRO)

PSLV-C38 heat shield is being closed with all 31 satellites (Photo: ISRO)

Hoisting of PSLV-C38 second stage during vehicle integration (Photo: ISRO)

Fully integrated core stage along with strap-ons of PSLV-C38 inside Mobile Service Tower (Photo: ISRO)

Placement of Nozzle End Segment Module of PSLV-C38 on Launch Pedestal (Photo: ISRO)

Cartosat-2 Series Satellite in the Clean Room at Launch Centre (Photo: ISRO)

Cartosat-2 Series Satellite undergoing Accoustic Test (Photo: ISRO)