ISRO Successfully Puts GSAT 6A Satellite Into Orbit, GSLV Now A Proven Workhorse

Minutes ago, ISRO launched the GSAT-6A communication satellite using the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F08) from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota.

The high power S-band communication satellite — which has a lifespan of around 10 years blasted off from the second launch pad at the Sriharikota rocket port at 4.56 pm.

The satellites will be carried by a GSLV Mk II rocket.

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As per the records, this will be GSLV’s 13th flight to space, carrying satellites. At 4:56 PM today, the rocket will be launched from the second launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. 

It will be put into the orbit approximately 17 minutes after the rocket’s launch, using a high thrust engine.

GSAT 6A’s motive is to facilitate communication through hand-held ground terminals. The rocket will also be using electro-chemical automation in place of the electro-hydraulic actuation system.

The satellite weights 2,140 kg comes with a mission life of 10 years. 

Last year in January, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched 83 satellites at one go from the Lok Sabha. Belonging to Israel, Kazakhstan, Netherlands, Switzerland and the US, making it a one-of-its-kind project, 80 satellites, weighing 500 took flight.