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: Indian Space Research Organisation’s heaviest rocket, GSLV Mk-III, is set to launch 36 satellites of the ‘OneWeb communication’ constellation. With this the GSLV Mk-III will enter the global commercial launch service market.
Facts: India currently has three operational launch vehicles – the PSLV, GSLV, and GSLV Mk III. The space agency has also developed a small satellite launch vehicle, whose first development flight was partially successful. |
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Geostationary Orbit of earth: (Orbit of Communication Satellites)
The GSLV Mk-III rocket:
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