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One of the projects announced is a new facility in Andhra Pradeshs Sriharikota, at one of the launchpads, called the PSLV Integration Facility..
Bengaluru: In an effort to increase the number of PSLV rocket launches and launches of other small vehicles, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has built and formally launched a PSLV Integration Facility (PIF) in Andhra Pradeshs Sriharikota...
The new facility, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday, will enable quicker assembly and integration of the PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle) and smaller rockets at the launchpad...
The move is expected to increase PSLV launches annually, from about six to over double the number, at 12 or 15. Launches of customer satellites through Indias trustiest rocket PSLV are ISROs primary source of revenue...
Boost to private players . ThePIFis capable of providing integration, checkout, and launch support to other launch vehicles that are smaller than the PSLV..
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