India will use SpaceX rocket for the first time to launch its satellite GSAT-20

India will use SpaceX rocket for the first time to launch its satellite GSAT-20

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Category : Science and Tech Published on: January 05 2024

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  • A new generation communication satellite will be launched by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).
  • The name of this satellite is GSAT-20/ GSAT-N2.
  • GSAT-20 will be launched for the first time on a SpaceX rocket.
  • It will be launched by SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket.
  • New Space India Limited has signed an agreement with SpaceX for this launch.
  • New Space India Limited is the commercial arm of ISRO.
  • ISRO is so far capable of delivering payloads up to 4,000 kg to the Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
  • The weight of GSAT-20 is 4700 kg.
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