ANSWER: 22
Explanation:
PSLV C34 will be launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota in May 2016. This signifies a giant leap for the Indian space mission because 22 satellites will be injected into orbit, making it the first such time in the ISRO’s history. Cartosat 2 carrying the primary payload will also carry on board 4 micro satellites weighing 85 to 130 kg and 17 nano satellites of 4 to 30 kg.
About the satellites
- 18 satellites are being launched by foreign powers
- This includes US, Canada, Germany and Indonesia
- Two nano satellites have been developed by Pune Engineering College and Sathyabhama University
- In April 2008, 10 satellites were launched into orbit by ISRO using the PSLV C9 rocket.
