ISRO sets space record, Twitter goes gaga, then decides to have some fun
It’s most certainly a proud day for India.
The Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) rocket, the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-37) created history today by carrying 104 satellites to space in a single launch from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, on Wednesday morning.
Not only was this ISRO’s first space mission in 2017, with the the primary satellite (Cartosat-2) and 101 international nano-satellites and two indigenously-built nano satellites, INS-1A and INS-1B, all on-board, this was easily one of the toughest it has ever attempted.
Watch Lift-Off Video of PSLV-C37 Launch from On-board Camerahttps://t.co/AeM7xrI3q3 pic.twitter.com/2ELUWFXLnD
— ISRO (@isro) February 15, 2017
The PSLV-37, which is 44m in height and 2.8m in diameter, has now successfully put 226 satellites in orbit. And it's not just India that has employed PSLV. 19 different countries have used it to launch more than 40 satellites.
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| ISRO's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle launch created history today by carrying 104 satellites to space in a single time. [Photo: Indiatoday.in] |
ISRO's giant success, as usual led to a flurry of congratulatory tweets from politicians all around the country.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Pranab Mukherjee congratulated ISRO for setting the space technology record and upping the ante, as it were, in the global space race, in which it's a significant player.
Congratulations to @isro for the successful launch of PSLV-C37 and CARTOSAT satellite together with 103 nano satellites!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 15, 2017
This remarkable feat by @isro is yet another proud moment for our space scientific community and the nation. India salutes our scientists.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 15, 2017
Congratulations to ISRO on the successful launch of PSLV – C37, carrying a record 104 satellites #PresidentMukherjee
— President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) February 15, 2017
Nation is proud of this achievement, which has demonstrated, yet again, India’s increasing space capabilities #PresidentMukherjee
— President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) February 15, 2017
I urge ISRO to continue to strive for the progress of our space capabilities #PresidentMukherjee
— President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) February 15, 2017
But it also led to a significant spike in jugaad jokes all across Twitter. But say what you want, Twitter always reacts to news in the best possible way.
This is one suggestion that needs to be taken seriously.
We've seen enough sports inspiration films.Would love to see one on #ISRO.Inspire young scientists.Hard to find better role models.
— Sorabh Pant (@hankypanty) February 15, 2017
Jugaad jokes, as usual.
ISRO pic.twitter.com/qVdaMtXDXk
— चित्रांशुल सिन्हा (@Ghair_Kanooni) February 15, 2017
Congratulations ISRO, you glorious rockstars! pic.twitter.com/6jqASVlSLb
— All India Bakchod (@AllIndiaBakchod) February 15, 2017
ISRO just launched 104 satellites via one flight.previous record was 37 by Russiaadjust karna to khoon me hai apne
— mrdl (@Psilosophy) February 15, 2017
ISRO is like an Uber for satellites. #welldone #isro
— Chetan Bhagat (@chetan_bhagat) February 15, 2017
#ISRO is like my mom, managing to run everything on an insanely tight budget and still managing to buy her kids gifts. 104 of them.
— Aadar Malik (@TheAadarGuy) February 15, 2017
This is a valid complaint.
Now that ISRO has launched 104 Satellites in one go, can they spare 1 engineer to check why Vodafone's 4G network sucks so much??
— Atul Khatri (@one_by_two) February 15, 2017
Amusing that some politicians that considered #ISRO and India's space missions 'a waste', are now congratulating them.
— Sorabh Pant (@hankypanty) February 15, 2017
*AMITY updates notice-boardYrly exam: 1Mandatory Attendance: 0Parties/week: 4Placement Goals: 104 celebs *Hum #ISRO se kam hai kya ????
— Queen of WinterHell (@QweenOfHells) February 15, 2017
For the first time ever, this is one "UNESCO announcement" that needs to be true.
Breaking News: UNESCO declares ISRO as the best space agency in the universe.
— Sahil Shah (@SahilBulla) February 15, 2017
ISRO puts 104 satellites in orbitAIB : ISRO is like your cousin coming back from US. arre yaar ek parcel mera bhi le ana
— Neerav (@welloffcourse) February 15, 2017