Monday, 31 August 2015

GSAT-6: India’s Second Military Satellite Launched

SOURCE: IDSA On August 27, 2015 the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) successfully placed in orbit the communication satellite GSAT-6. This launch was important for two main reasons: one, India gaining mastery in launching heavy satellites into geostationary orbit (36,000 km above sea level); and, two, the rationale behind launching GSAT-6, which is also designated […]

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