Isro launches India's most powerful rocket, GSLV Mk III, successfully

It is carrying GSAT-19, which can revolutionise communications and provide internet services

The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) today successfully launched its most powerful rocket with capacity to hurl four tonne communication satellites into a higher orbit. The rocket also has the potential to carry a ten tonne capsule for a manned mission to space.

The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle or GSLV-Mk III, nicked named 'fat boy' demonstrated Isro's capability in designing from scratch a homegrown solution for its rockets.

After 25 hours and 30 minutes countdown, which started on Sunday afternoon, the rocket took off from the second launch pad at Sriharikotta space port, near Chennai at