GSAT-24

June 28, 2022

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched communication satellite GSAT-24. The satellite was flown by Ariane-5 rocket from the spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana.

About:

  • GSAT-24, built by ISRO for NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), was launched by French company Arianespace.
  • GSAT-24 is a 24-Ku band communication satellite weighing 4180 kg with pan-India coverage for meeting DTH application needs. It was the first demand driven communication satellite mission undertaken by NSIL post space sector reforms.
  • NSIL, a Government of India company under the Department of Space, has leased the entire satellite capacity to Tata Play. 

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