ISRO's successful launch of the PSLV rocket carrying multiple satellites is a testament to India's growing capabilities in space exploration.
With the building of smaller satellite launchers, ISRO wants to capture the market of small satellites.
ISRO set a world record earlier last year when it launched a total of 104 satellites in a single launch.
G Madhavan Nair said that the improvements in technology has led to micro and nano satellites which do not even weigh a kilogram.
Previously, ISRO launched 10 satellites in April 2008. Here are some more facts about this historical launch mission.