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India launches communication satellite GSAT-29

NEW DELHI, Nov 14, 2018 (BSS/XINHUA) – The Indian Space Research
Organization (ISRO) launched a communication satellite GSAT-29 onboard
Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle – GSLV Mark III Wednesday, officials
said.

The satellite was launched from Satish Dhawan Space Center (SDSC) in
Sriharikota, off the Bay of Bengal coast located in the southern Indian state
of Andhra Pradesh at 5.08 pm local time.

“Mission accomplished! GSLV Mark III D2 launches GSAT29 satellite
successfully,” reads a statement issued by ISRO.

TV footage showed the rocket blasted off from the launch pad emitting a
bright orange flame from its tail and moving upwards in the sky.

Officials said the high-throughput satellite will increase hi-speed
communication facilities in the northeast, Indian-controlled Kashmir and far
flung areas of India.

“GSAT-29 is a communication satellite weighing 3,423 kg,” reads information
released by ISRO. “It has been designed for a mission life of 10 years and
carries Ka and Ku-band high throughput communication transponders intended to
meet the communication requirements of users including those in remote
areas.”

Reports said this is the 67th launch from Sriharikota and the GSAT-29 is
the 33rd communications satellite made by India.

ISRO Chairman Kailasavadivoo Sivan congratulated scientists of ISRO on the
successful launch of the satellite.

BSS/XINHUA/SSS/1927 hrs