GSLV carrying communication satellite GSAT-6A
Indian rocket Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) carrying communication satellite GSAT-6A has successfully lifted from the Sriharikota spaceport.The mission life of spacecraft planned is about 10 years. Photo: isro.gov.in
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415.6 ton GSLV rocket
The 415.6 ton GSLV rocket measuring 49.1 metre tall was blasted off at 4.56 p.m. from the second launch pad from at Indian rocket port in Sriharikota. The GSAT-6A satellite was put into orbit around 17 minutes after the rocket's lift off.Photo: isro.gov.in
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Two improvements made
According to ISRO, two improvements-induction of high thrust Vikas engine and electromechanical actuation system - have been made in the rocket's second stage this time around.The ISRO said that the GSAT-6A was similar to the GSAT-6.Photo: isro.gov.in
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Satellite-based mobile communication applications
The satellite will provide a platform for developing technologies such as demonstration of 6m S-Band Unfurlable Antenna, handheld ground terminals and network management techniques. These are useful in satellite-based mobile communication applications.Photo: isro.gov.in
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Launch of navigation satellite
ISRO Chairman K.Sivan had earlier told that the GSAT-6A would be followed by the launch of navigation satellite which will be in the next fiscal.
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Three earth observation space crafts
In the union budget for 2018-19, the Department of Space has been tasked with three earth observation space crafts ready for launch; four Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) flights; one each of Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle MkII and Mk III.
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The Satellite
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