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ISRO successfully launches 15th communication satellite, GSAT-18
The satellite weighed 3404 kg was launched from French Guiana , Kourou of France. It was launched by Ariane-5 VA-2315 satellite launch vehicle of International agency Arian Space
Bengaluru: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) adds one more feather to its cap by successful launch of communication satellite GSAT-18 from French Guiana, Kourou in early hours on Thursady .
It was to be launched on Wednesday but had to be deferred by a day due to bad weather at Kourou.
ISRO said:
- The satellite weighed 3404 kg was launched from French Guiana , Kourou of France.
- It was launched by Ariane-5 VA-2315 satellite launch vehicle of International agency Arian Space.
- It will be the 15 telecommunication satellite to be launched by ISRO.
- GSAT-18 will provide services on already operational 14 satellites in C-band & Ku-bands.
Also Read: Toughest mission of ISRO, launches 8 satellites from PSLV-C35
PM Modi Congratulates:
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the scientists for the launch.
- In a tweet he said that the launch of GSAT-18 was another milestone for India's space programme.
https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/783852934555656192
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