Communication satellite GSAT-18 successfully launched
Communication satellite GSAT-18 was successfully launched from the European spacepad of Kourou in French Guiana on Thursday.
The GSAT-18, built by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), aims at providing telecommunications services for the country by strengthening ISRO’s current fleet of 14 operational telecommunication satellites.The European launcher Ariane-5 VA-231 blasted off at around 2 a.m. (IST) and placed GSAT-18 in the orbit in a flawless flight lasting about 32 minutes.
“GSAT-18 successfully launched by Ariane-5 VA-231 from Kourou, French Guiana,” ISRO said.
Source: The Hindu
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