India's new communication satellite GSAT-N2 has been successfully launched by Elon Musk's company SpaceX from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The advanced satellite was carried aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, marking a significant milestone as India’s first collaboration with the global space tech giant.
The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 12.01 am (India time) on November 19 from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral. It placed GSAT-N2, developed by New Space India Limited (NSIL), into a geosynchronous transfer orbit. Radhakrishnan Durairaj, chairman and managing director of Nsil, Isro’s commercial arm, said that the satellite had been placed in orbit with precision.
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NSIL has said that this High Throughput Satellite (HTS) weighing 4 thousand 700 kg has reached the targeted orbit with the Falcon 9 rocket.
NSIL said in a post on X, "NSIL's GSAT-N2 (HTS) communication satellite has been successfully launched from Cape Canaveral, USA on 19 November 2024. GSAT-N2 weighs 4700 kg. It has been delivered to the targeted orbit and ISRO's Master Control Facility (MCF) has also taken control of it. Initial information shows the satellite to be in good condition."
Will improve broadband service and in-flight connectivity
This satellite will not only improve broadband service across India but also improve in-flight connectivity i.e. the use of internet while in flight. This satellite can work for 14 years.
This launch is the first of many anticipated commercial collaborations between Isro and SpaceX, highlighting a growing global partnership in the space sector.
Continuing the legacy of the GSAT series, the satellite will provide critical communication infrastructure for India’s Smart Cities Mission. It features 32 user beams: eight narrow spot beams to serve the Northeast region and 24 wide spot beams for the rest of the country. These beams are supported by hub stations located within mainland India.
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