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Countdown starts for Indian satellite launch
The count down has started for the launch of India’s latest communication satellite GSAT-5P on board GSLV-F06 launch vehicle from Sriharikota on Saturday.

GSAT-5P with 24 C-band transponders and 12 extended C-band transponders is meant for augmenting communication services currently provided by Indian National Satellite System (INSAT). It is meant to boost TV, telemedicine and tele-education, and telephone services.

Posted by: john frum 2010-12-24
http://www.rantburg.com/poparticle.php?ID=312448