India’s 40th Communication Satellite Launched

India’s latest communication satellite GSAT-31 was successfully launched from French Guiana, making it the third successful mission by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) this year. The satellite was placed into the orbit within 42 minutes of its launch from Ariane Launch Complex at Kourou, a French territory located in northeastern coast of South America.

Key Points
  • GSAT-31 is the 40th communication satellite of India.
  • It will replace the InSAT satellite which is nearing the end of its life.
  • The GSAT-31 will provide continuity to operational services on some of the in-orbit satellites.
  • This satellite will augment the Ku-band transponder capacity in Geostationary Orbit.
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