ISRO has been successfully placed GSAT-6 communication satellite into its intended geosynchronous transfer orbit. GSAT-6 was launched by the indigenously built Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle-D6 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikotta.
About the GSAT-6 satellite:
- GSAT-6 satellite was carrying C-Band and C-Band transponders meant for the public and strategic purposes.
- The GSAT-6 communication satellite is having S-Band Unfurlable Antenna of six m diameter.
- S-Band Unfurlable Antenna is the largest antenna made by ISRO for a satellite.
- GSAT-6 satellite will be deployed in constellation of India’s GSAT communication satellites.
- The GSAT-6 communication satellite has mission life of next nine years
About Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle-D6:
- GSLV-D6 is 3-stage and heavy weight rocket with the indigenously made by Cryogenic Upper Stage (CUS).
- It is fueled by the liquid Oxygen and the liquid Hydrogen propellants.
- Cryogenic Upper Stage provides rocket to more thrust for every kilogram(kg) of propellant it burns compared to the earlier solid and earth-storable liquid propellant all rocket stages.
- This was the 9th flight of the GSLV. And it marks the 2nd successful GSLV launch using an indigenous cryogenic engine.
GSAT-6 communication satellite placed in orbit by Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO)
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