On Wednesday, the countdown began for the launch of India's latest communication satellite GSLV-D6. The launch of Geo-synchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) D6 carrying GSLV-D6 is scheduled at 1652 hours on Thursday from Satish Dhawan Space Centre at the spaceport of Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.GSLV-D6 is the 25th geostationary communication satellite of India built by ISRO and 12th in the GSAT series. GSLV-D6 provides communication through five spot beams in S-band and a national beam in C-band for strategic users, ISRO said.The mission life of the satellite is nine years.One of the advanced features of GSLV-D6 satellite is its S-Band Unfurlable Antenna of 6 m diameter. This is the largest satellite antenna realised by ISRO.The antenna is utilised for five spot beams over the Indian mainland.After this, deployment of the antenna and three axis stabilisation of the satellite will be performed. GSLV-D6 will be positioned at 83 deg East longitude.
On Wednesday, the countdown began for the launch of India's latest communication satellite GSLV-D6. The launch of Geo-synchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) D6 carrying GSLV-D6 is scheduled at 1652 hours on Thursday from Satish Dhawan Space Centre at the spaceport of Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. GSLV-D6 is the 25th geostationary communication satellite of India built by ISRO and 12th in the GSAT series.
1. In Pictures: ISRO preparing communication satellite GSLV-D6 launch, GSAT-6
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Cryogenic Upper Stage being transferred. Image Credit: www.isro.gov.in
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Cryogenic Upper Stage being transported to VAB. Image Credit: www.isro.gov.in
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Second stage being assembled at the Vehicle Assembly Building. Image Credit: www.isro.gov.in
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Strap-ons being integrated with the core stage.Image Credit: www.isro.gov.in
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Nozzle End Segment of GSLV-D6 First Stage being placed on the Mobile Launch Pedestal. Image Credit: www.isro.gov.in
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Nozzle End Segment of GSLV-D6 First Stage being prepared for positioning on the Mobile Launch Pedestal. Image Credit: www.isro.gov.in
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A view of fully integrated GSLV-D6 from the top of Vehicle Assembly Building. Image Credit: www.isro.gov.in
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GSLV-D6 being moved from Vehicle Assembly Building to Launch Pad. Image Credit: www.isro.gov.in
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GSLV-D6 at the Second Launch Pad (Umbilical Tower). Image Credit: www.isro.gov.in
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GSLV-D6 at launch pad. Image Credit: www.isro.gov.in
