Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) recently launched high throughput communication satellite GSAT-29 from the Satish Dhawan Space Center at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. The load carried by regions along the borders.
ALL ABOUT THE LAUNCH IN 10 POINTS:
1- GSAT-29 is the 33rd Made-by-India communications satellite. It is a multi-beam and multiband communications satellite. Once operational, GSAT-29 will provide internet connectivity in some of the remotest areas in Jammu and Kashmir, and the Northeast.
2- GSAT-29 is carrying an on-board unique high-resolution camera that is capable of tracking “enemy ships” in the Indian Ocean.
3- Indian Ocean has lately seen increased activities of major global powers. China has been aggressive in increasing its presence and influence in the Indian Ocean.
4- GSLV MkIII-D2 is the heaviest rocket of the ISRO till date. It would inject the satellite into Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO) with required inclination to the equator.
5- GSAT-29 will be placed in its final Geostationary Orbit (GEO) using the on-board propulsion system.
6- GSLV Mk-III is the fifth generation launch vehicle developed by ISRO.
7- GSAT-29 weighs about 3,423 kg and is designed for a mission life of 10 years.
8- Several new technologies such as Q/V-band payload, data transmission through optical communication link will be demonstrated, during the space mission.
9- The GSAT-29 launch is the 67th mission from Sriharikota Island. It is the 23rd launch from the second launch pad.
10- GSLV MkIII is a three-stage heavy lift launch vehicle developed by ISRO. The vehicle has two solid strap-on as the first stage, a liquid propellant core as second stage and a cryogenic as third stage.
