印度成功地发射了本国研制的最大火箭和一个无人太空舱，这个太空舱能将宇航员送入太空。
星期四清晨，地球同步卫星运载火箭MK 3号在印度南部安得拉邦的斯里哈里科塔升空。
这种新火箭将能把更重的卫星送入太空。
近年来，印度已经成功地发射过较轻的卫星，但在发射更大负荷的卫星上遇到困难。
今年9月，印度的火星轨道探测器进入火星轨道，使印度成为第一个一次成功将航空器送入火星轨道的亚洲国家。
这项使命由于仅用了7400万美元的小本预算而受到赞扬。
India has successfully launched its largest rocket and an unmanned capsule which could send astronauts into space.
The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle MK III blasted off from Sriharikota in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh early Thursday.
The new rocket will be able to carry heavier satellites into space.
India has successfully launched lighter satellites in recent years, but has faced problems sending up heavier payloads.
In September, India's Mars Orbiter Mission entered the red planet's orbit, making India the first Asian nation to reach Mars on its first attempt.
The mission was lauded for its shoestring budget of about $74 million.
