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Isro depended on SpaceX to launch GSAT-N2 as its existing capability was not sufficient: Ex-chiefs

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 19 November 2024
India turned to SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket to launch its GSAT-N2 communication satellite due to the heavier payload exceeding the capabilities of ISRO's current launch vehicles, said ex-Isro chiefs. While Isro is working on enhancing its launch capacity, the 4,700 kg satellite required a more powerful rocket, highlighting the need for increased capabilities to handle future heavy payloads.
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