India’s GSLV Mark 3 launch moves nation closer to full space autonomy

India’s GSLV Mark 3 launch moves nation closer to full space autonomy

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India’s maiden launch of the GSLV Mark 3 rocket June 5 marks a big step forward on the country’s path to greater self sufficiency in space — a strategy India has used to guide its space activities not only in launch, but the construction and operation of telecommunications satellites.

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India launches GSAT-9 communications satellite

India launches GSAT-9 communications satellite

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GSAT-9 carries 12 Ku-band transponders that India is offering to neighboring South Asian nations.

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ISRO planning to launch five communications satellites this year

ISRO planning to launch five communications satellites this year

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The first of the five satellites, GSAT-9, is scheduled to launch in April.

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