Communication Satellite
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ISRO set to launch India’s heaviest communication satellite: Check launch time, where to watch live
Science | Nov 02, 2025, 10:32 AM ISTISRO will launch its most powerful communication satellite, CMS-03, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. Weighing in at 4,410 kg, CMS-03 will be the heaviest communication satellite India has ever sent into space.
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ISRO to launch communication satellite CMS-01 on December 17
Science | Dec 12, 2020, 08:59 AM ISTIndia will launch a communication satellite CMS-01, formerly named GSAT-12R, on December 17 evening, using its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) rocket's XL variant numbered as PSLV-C50, the Indian space agency said on Friday.
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ISRO opts for generic name for communication satellites too
Science | Nov 07, 2020, 06:46 PM ISTNow it is official. The Indian space agency has decided go generic in naming its communication satellites as well after earth observation satellites (EOS).
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Ban on import of communication satellites opens up opportunity: ISRO chief
Science | Aug 20, 2020, 02:45 PM ISTThe government's decision to ban import of communication satellites throws up huge opportunity for private players, said K. Sivan, Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Secretary, Department of Space.
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China to launch communications satellite named after Wuhan
World | Apr 03, 2020, 06:00 PM ISTChina will launch the first two communications satellites for its space-based Internet-of-Things project this month with one of them named after its birthplace Wuhan, the epicentre of coronavirus, officials said on Friday.
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India successfully launches 40th communication satellite GSAT-31
Feb 06, 2019, 09:23 AM ISTThe rocket was blasted off from Ariane Launch Complex at Kourou, a French territory located in northeastern coast of South America at at 2.31 am (IST).
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ISRO successfully launches military satellite GSAT-7 from Sriharikota
India | Dec 19, 2018, 05:14 PM ISTGSLV-F11 is ISRO's fourth generation launch vehicle with three stages.
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SpaceX launches its 14th orbital rocket of 2017 carrying 10 Iridium NEXT satellites
Oct 09, 2017, 08:01 PM ISTSpaceX launched its 14th Falcon 9 rocket of 2017 today, from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. The rocket carried 10 satellites for Iridium Communications
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India adds GSAT-17 to its communication satellite fleet
Jun 29, 2017, 05:41 PM ISTIndia on Thursday added GSAT-17 to its fleet of communication satellites after it was launched into orbit by heavy lift rocket Ariane 5 from Kourou in French Guiana, said European Space Agency Arianespace.
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India’s 18th communication satellite GSAT-17 successfully launched from French Guiana
India | Jun 29, 2017, 07:16 AM ISTGSAT-17 with a lift-off mass of about 3,477 kg carries payloads in Normal C- band, Extended C-band and S-band to provide various communication services.
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ISRO's GSAT-17 Satellite Launched From French Guiana
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ISRO's communication satellites to catapult India in high-speed internet era
India | May 21, 2017, 07:13 AM ISTThe ISRO will launch three communication satellites in the next 18 months, the first of which in the first week of June.
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ISRO to launch five new satellites this year to raise capacity
India | Mar 30, 2017, 01:28 PM ISTThe Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch an unprecedented number of five national communication spacecraft this year.
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Video! China launches world's first quantum hack-proof communications satellite
World | Aug 16, 2016, 11:57 AM ISTChina today successfully launched its quantum satellite – the first in the world. The encryption technology it carries can put Beijing far ahead of its rivals in the global race for hack-proof communication. Weighing over
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Know ISRO's path-breaking projects in 2015
India | Mar 01, 2015, 10:35 AM ISTNew Delhi: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has its hands full with new projects this year.The projects onboard include new heavy launch vehicles, cryogenic and semi-cryogenic engines, a moon and a solar mission, air-breathing and
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India created space history in 2014
India | Dec 27, 2014, 11:41 AM ISTNew Delhi: With IRSO succeeding in its first inter-planetary Mars Orbiter Mission making India the only country to achieve this feat in its maiden attempt, 2014 was not only momentous but a very busy year
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PM lauds scientists for successful launch of GSAT-16
India | Dec 07, 2014, 10:23 AM ISTNew Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today hailed scientists for the successful launch of GSAT-16 communication satellite, saying it will become a major asset for the country's space programme."Kudos to our scientists for the successful
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GSAT-16 launch deferred for second time due to bad weather
India | Dec 06, 2014, 06:51 AM ISTBengaluru: Hit by inclement weather, the launch of India's latest communication satellite GSAT-16 was deferred for the second time after it was rescheduled to be put into space in the early hours on Saturday by
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GSAT-16 launch deferred due to inclement weather in Kourou
India | Dec 05, 2014, 06:53 AM ISTBengaluru: The launch of India's latest communication satellite GSAT-16 in the early hours on Friday by Arianespace rocket from Kourou in French Guiana was deferred due to inclement weather at the launch base, Indian Space
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Communication satellite GSAT-16 to be launched from French Guiana tomorrow
India | Dec 04, 2014, 02:32 PM ISTChennai: India's latest communication satellite GSAT-16 would be launched onboard Ariane 5 rocket from French Guiana tomorrow.A senior Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) official said that GSAT 16 communication satellite would be launched onboard Ariane