Liftoff of GSAT-N2! pic.twitter.com/4JqOrQINzE
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Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:15am on 19 Nov 2024,Tuesday Science
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) GSAT-20 satellite from Cape Canaveral on November 19, 2024. Weighing 4,700 kg, the GSAT-20 will enhance India's communication infrastructure, offering internet connectivity to remote areas and in-flight services. The satellite, also known as GSAT-N2, features 32 user beams and has a mission lifespan of 14 years. This launch marks the first-ever commercial collaboration between ISRO and SpaceX, as the GSAT-20's weight exceeded the capacity of ISRO’s own rockets, necessitating the partnership.
