Sriharikota: The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) will launch the communication satellite GSAT-29 this evening from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre here Andhra Pradesh.
The ISRO’s heaviest ever launch vehicle GSLV Mark-III is set to inject the satellite into a geostationary transfer orbit after its lift off at 5:08 PM. The countdown for the launch started at 2:50 PM yesterday and is progressing smoothly.
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The countdown has begun today 14:50 (IST) for the launch of #GSLVMkIIID2 carrying #GSAT29 at SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota. Launch scheduled at 17:08 (IST) on Nov 14. More updates to follow. @PMOIndia @pibchennai
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The satellite will carry GSAT-29 weighing 3,423 kg and sling it into Geo Transfer Orbit (GTO) just over 16 minutes into its flight. Then the satellite will be lifted to the final Geo Stationary Orbit (GSO) at a height of 36,000 km from the earth, sources said.
The ISRO scientists are confidently going ahead with the crucial launch today, as the Cyclone Gaja has moved away from Sriharikota region.
The mission assumes significance, as its success would qualify the national space agency’s fifth generation launch vehicle GSLV-Mark Three, for regular launches of four-tonne class payloads. It is also set to provide a further fillip, to the prestigious Chandrayaan-II mission that is being planned early next year. T
The satellite GSAT-29 that is to be injected into the preparatory orbit today would help increase the speed and quantum of data transfer, paving way for hi-speed communication even in remotest parts of the country.
