Summary
It will carry a small satellite high above the Earth.
The successful launch means India's space program is moving forward.
Key Points
4 points1
Vikram-1 rocket launched from the Indian space centre
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Mission is to place a research satellite into orbit
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Restores confidence in India's space capabilities
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Shows progress in Indian space technology
New Words to Learn
7 wordshistoric
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launch
the moment a rocket takes off
rocket
a big vehicle that travels into space
spaceflight
traveling beyond Earth’s atmosphere
orbit
the path a satellite follows around Earth
satellite
a small machine that goes around Earth and can take pictures or collect data
mission
the goal or task of a space trip
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