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Indian space research Organisation ISRO on Wednesday successfully launched geostationary communication satellite GSAT-7A onboard Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle GSLV-F11 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. GSAT-7A with a lift-off mass of 2250 kg, is the heaviest geostationary satellite carrying communication transponders in Ku-band. GSAT-7A is the 35th Indian Communication satellite built by ISRO and is capable of generating 3.3 KW of power. It will equip the Air Force to interlink ground radar stations, air bases, and Airborne Warning and Control System, thereby enhancing the Indian Air Force`s global operations by boosting its network-centric warfare competence. Congratulating ISRO team for completing 7 launches this year ISRO`s Chairman K Sivan assured that he was looking forward to 32 launches including Chandrayaan 2 next year. ISRO is developing a more powerful, fifth-generation GSLV-Mk-III rocket to launch satellites in the 4-6-tonne category. GSLV-Mk-III had a successful development flight last month when it launched the 3,423-kg GSAT-29 communication satellite. GSLV-Mk-III is the designated launch vehicle for India`s second moon mission next year and the first human spaceflight scheduled for 2022.
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