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India's heaviest satellite GSAT-10 successfully launched
September 29, 2012
India's advanced communication satellite GSAT-10 was
successfully launched today on board Ariane-5 rocket from Europe's
spaceport in French Guiana.
GSAT-10, with a design life of 15
years, is expected to be operational by November and will augment
telecommunication, Direct-To-Home and radio navigation services.
At 3,400 kg during lift-off, GSAT-10 is the heaviest satellite built by
the Bangalore-headquartered Indian Space Research Organisation.
It was ISRO's 101st space mission.
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