A recent launch marked a new achievement for India's space efforts. The mission involved a rocket carrying an Earth observation satellite. This satellite is capable of monitoring a large area and capturing images at regular intervals.

The launch vehicle used has flown numerous times before. It has been used for a total of 19 flights so far.

Further information about India's satellite programme is available, including its history and current status. The programme has been in operation for several decades, starting in the 1970s.