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| Countdown starts for Indian satellite launch |
| 2010-12-24 |
| The count down has started for the launch of IndiaÂ’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 |
| #2 Pretty bird, John. With the strap-on boosters the payload looks to be big and heavy. |
| Posted by: Steve White 2010-12-24 15:37 |
| #1 photo of launch vehicle on pad |
| Posted by: john frum 2010-12-24 12:04 |
