Crucial GSLV launch today, countdown progressing normally

Scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation are keeping their fingers crossed as they prepare for the lift off of the Geo-synchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle or GSLV from the space port at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh today. The GSLV program suffered twin back-to-back failures three years ago and its last launch in August was aborted minutes before lift-off. The countdown for today's launch, scheduled for 4:18 pm, is progressing normally. (Read more)