India's new high power S-band communication satellite has a lifespan of around 10 years.
The ISRO successfully launched the home-made GSAT-6A communication satellite using the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F08) from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota on Thursday.
The high power S-band communication satellite — which has a lifespan of around 10 years — was launched from the second launch pad at the Sriharikota rocket port at 4.56 pm.
1. In Pics: Check out these stunning images of India's new satellite GSAT-6A launch by ISRO
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2. In Pics: Check out these stunning images of India's new satellite GSAT-6A launch by ISRO
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3. In Pics: ISRO successfully launches new satellite GSAT-6A from Sriharikota
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4. In Pics: ISRO successfully launches new satellite GSAT-6A from Sriharikota
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5. In Pics: ISRO successfully launches new satellite GSAT-6A from Sriharikota
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