Indian launch of Rohini satellite from Sriharikota launch pad, 1979, in Andhra Pradesh

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India also entered the space age with her satellite Rohini. It was launched by SLV-3 an Indian built rocket from the space center at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. Rohini was the first Indian launch satellite from SHAR centre, Sriharikota, India in August 29, 1979. The first satellite put aloft from the site was the Rohini 1A engineering satellite aboard an SLV-3 rocket on August 19, 1979. Over the ensuing period to 1983, three more SLV/Rohini launches were carried out. From 1987, launches of SROSS (Stretched Rohini Satellite Series) earth observation satellite were commenced from SHAR aboard improved ASLVs (Augmented Satellite Launch Vehicle) with additional booster capability. From 1996, IRS (Indian Remote-sensing Satellite) launches have begun from the center using PSLVs (Polar Satellit