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SpaceX launches ISRO’s GSAT-20 satellite
Context
SpaceX successfully launched the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) GSAT-N2 communication satellite from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This launch marks a significant milestone in India’s space collaboration with the global space technology giant, SpaceX.
Key Highlights of the Launch
- It is India’s first commercial collaboration with SpaceX.
- The GSAT-N2 satellite was successfully placed into a geosynchronous transfer orbit.
- GSAT-N2, developed by ISRO's Satellite Centre and Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre, offers a data transmission capacity of 48 Gbps.
- It is designed to improve broadband services, in-flight connectivity, and support India’s Smart Cities Mission.
- The satellite will operate for 14 years and includes 32 user beams, enhancing communication networks across India, especially the Northeast region.
- For this mission, the Falcon 9’s first-stage booster completed its 19th flight. This booster has previously supported a variety of missions, including Starlink launches, SES-22, Amazonas-6, and others, proving its reliability.
- Falcon 9’s established reliability, reusability, and capability to carry heavy payloads made it the ideal choice for launching the GSAT-N2 satellite, as India’s own LVM-3 rocket could not handle the 4,700 kg payload of the GSAT-N2.
About the Rocket (SpaceX's Falcon 9)
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