SpaceX Launches ISRO's GSAT-N2 Communication Satellite: A Milestone in Indo-US Space Collaboration
| Summary/Static | Details |
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| Why in the news? | SpaceX successfully launched the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) GSAT-N2 communication satellite. |
| Launch Site | Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. |
| Launch Vehicle | SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket. |
| Significance | First commercial collaboration between ISRO and SpaceX. |
| GSAT-N2 Satellite: Key Features | Developed By - ISRO's Satellite Centre and Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre. Primary Use - Enhancing broadband services and providing in-flight connectivity across India. Data Transmission - High-throughput satellite with 48 Gbps capacity. Beams - 32 User Beams: 8 narrow spot beams (Northeast India), 24 wide spot beams (Rest of India). Payload - Equipped with Ka-Band HTS communication technology. Lifespan - 14 years. Supports - India's Smart Cities Mission and national communication infrastructure. |
| Significance of GSAT-N2 | Strengthens broadband connectivity nationwide. Supports in-flight connectivity for aviation. Provides critical infrastructure for India's Smart Cities Mission. Expands the role of the GSAT satellite series in India's development. Marks the first of many potential collaborations between ISRO and SpaceX. |