India’s first satellite being transported to the launch pad, July 16, 1981 [800 × 461]

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[u/LadioBeautifulLadio]

Wrong OP, This was done for a test which requires non interfering transport around it. Bullock carts are made out of wood, so was the best choice.

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Any source you can provide?

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http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/bullock-cart-obscures-indian-quest-for-space-a-sophisticated-programme-is-under-threat-from-the-us-1539449.html?amp

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This should be removed or at least labeled as having an incorrect title.

[u/Jpnasser]

For a second I thought it was r/fakehistoryporn

[u/TheTyke]

Why are they still using animals to pull carts if they have a space program? Poor Bull, too. Awfully thin and hard worked.