SpaceX’s Falcon-9 lifts off with India’s Gsat-20
Monday, 18 November 2024 ()
India's Gsat-20 communication satellite, designed to boost broadband and in-flight connectivity, was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket from Florida. The satellite, weighing 4,700kg and built for a 14-year mission, is expected to significantly enhance communication infrastructure across India. This launch marks the first time India has utilized a US rocket for its space program.
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💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News MentionsGSAT-20 Indian communications satelliteMusk’s SpaceX to help India launch heavyweight satellite on TuesdayElon Musk's SpaceX will launch India's heavy communication satellite, Gsat-20, on November 19th. Weighing over 4 tonnes, the satellite exceeds the capacity of..IndiaTimes ISRO to launch GSAT-20 communications satellite using Elon Musk's SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket on...The GSAT-20, a 4,700 kg satellite, exceeds the weight capacity of India's indigenous rockets, making SpaceX the natural choice for the missionDNA
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