India officially entered the space age following the successful launch of Rohini-1 (Rohini Satellite 1 or RS-1), July 18, 1980. It was manufactured by the Indian Space Research Organization. India became the seventh country with its own ability to launch satellites. It was launched from Satish Dhawan Space Center. It carried instruments such as a sun sensor, magnetometer, and temperature sensors.
It was planned to have a lifespan of 100 days, but it remained in orbit for 20 months.
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