On November 14, 2018 Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) launched a communication satellite GSAT-29 on its rocket GSLV-Mk-III D2 from Satish Dhawan Space Center at Sriharikota.<\/p>\n

Here’s everything you need to know about GSAT-29 and GSLV MK-III:<\/strong><\/p>\n

GSAT-29<\/h4>\n

GSAT-29 is the 33rd communication satellite built by ISRO which will be placed in a geostationary orbit above earth.\u00a0 GSAT-29 is a multi-beam, multi-band communication satellite.GSAT-29 is also India’s heaviest communication satellites until now.<\/p>\n

Its Ku-band and Ka-band payloads are configured to cater to the communication requirements of users including those from remote areas especially from Jammu & Kashmir and North-Eastern regions of India. In addition it carries Q\/V-Band communication payload to demonstrate future high throughput satellite technologies.<\/p>\n

GSAT-29 is also carrying a Geo High Resolution camera for high resolution Geo-imaging.<\/p>\n

GSLV Mk-III Rocket<\/strong><\/p>\n

This was the second developmental flight of the ISRO’s GSLV-Mk-III rocket. It is a three stage heavy lift launch vehicle measuring 43.94 m and weighing 640 tonnes. The first stage has two boosters with solid propellant, the second is the core with liquid propellant, and the cryogenic engine forms the final stage.<\/p>\n

GSLV Mk-III is designed to carry a payload of up to\u00a0 4 tonnes into Geo-stationary orbits and up to 10 tonnes into Low Earth Orbit. It’s payload capacity is double that of its predecessor GSLV Mk-II.<\/p>\n

This flight of GSLV Mk-III marks an important milestone in Indian space programme towards achieving self-reliance in launching heavier satellites and signifies completion of experimental stage of GSLV Mk-III.<\/p>\n

Questions on such topics are expected in Defence Exams, especially CPAF-AC exam.<\/p>\n

You can download a condensed fact sheet with expected questions on this topic for both GSAT-29 and GSLV Mk-III from here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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