The Indian Space Research Organization's GSLV-F05 rocket successfully placed INSAT-3DR advanced weather satellite into the intended orbit.

Unnikrishnan, director, SHAR, said that, "The third successful launch of the GSVL, with an indigenously developed cryogenic upper stage, has demonstrated its performance."  

According to an ISRO official, GSLV F05 launch has been delayed by 40 minutes. “Yes. It has been delayed by 40 minutes due to delay in cryostage filling operations, the launch is rescheduled to 4.50 PM.”

The country started on the GSLV rocket plan in the late 1980s and early 1990s so as to be able to put its 2,000-kg communication satellites to geosynchronous orbits at 36,000 km in space from its own soil.

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