New Delhi: Embarking on a historic journey, Indian rocket Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) on Wednesday morning lifted off successfully with a record 104 satellites, including the country’s earth observation satellite Cartosat-2 series. What is most significant about this mission is that in fact it allows ISRO to test the capabilities for multiple launches of small satellites by its PSLV, which has a payload capacity of more than 1,500 kilos.

PSLV-C37 / Cartosat-2 series Mission Lift off Normal as expected.

— ISRO (@isro) February 15, 2017

PSLV-C37 / Cartosat -2 Series Mission Successfully Launched all 104 Satellites

— ISRO (@isro) February 15, 2017

Congratulations to @isro for the successful launch of PSLV-C37 and CARTOSAT satellite together with 103 nano satellites!

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 15, 2017

This remarkable feat by @isro is yet another proud moment for our space scientific community and the nation. India salutes our scientists.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 15, 2017

This remarkable feat by @isro is yet another proud moment for our space scientific community and the nation. India salutes our scientists.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 15, 2017