India Successfully Launches Its Heaviest Rocket

BENGALURU, India—India has successfully launched its heavy-lift rocket, the GSLV Mk. 3, carrying the GSAT-19 communication satellite. The launch was a landmark step toward the country attaining self-reliance in its space launch program. The rocket, nicknamed Fatboy, blasted off at 5:28 p.m. local...

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