Photos before the launch

Before the launch, see photos of numerous qualification tests made on the Payload Module, in France to perform successfully all functional processes (Qualification Reviewand), the shipment to India, the satellite under the fairong and the launch pad in India.

Further information on the launch:  Saral in orbit! 

The Indian vehicle PSLV-C20 on the launch pad with umbilical tower to its left. Credits Isro.
View of the satellite Saral on the top of the 4th stage of the launcher, before the fairing was intalled. Crédits Isro.

Shipment of the Cnes Saral Payload Module at the Toulouse airport on 2012/07/11 (see the news)

Thermal vacuum test, September 2010. Credits Cnes.

Electromagnetic Radiated tests in August 2010 (satellite resistance to inside electromagnetic radiations: none of the equipment disturbs or is disturbing the others). Credits Cnes.

Mechanical qualification tests (sine vibrations, acoustics, shocks) succesfully passed in June 2010. Credits Cnes.