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You don't have to be a rocket scientist to decide a unique gift for citizens of your neighbouring country.
you have to be a visionary.
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05-May, 2017 20:24 IST
GSLV Successfully Launches South Asia Satellite
India's Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F09) successfully launched the 2230 kg South |Asia Satellite (GSAT-9) into its planned Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) today (May 05, 2017). Today’s launch of GSLV was its eleventh and took place from the Second Launch Pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR (SDSC SHAR), Sriharikota, the spaceport of India. This is the fourth consecutive success achieved by GSLV carrying indigenously developed Cryogenic Upper Stage. In its oval shaped GTO, the South Asia Satellite is now orbiting the Earth with a perigee (nearest point to Earth) of 169 km and an apogee (farthest point to Earth) of 36,105 km with an orbital inclination of 20.65 deg with respect to the equator.
Few seconds before the launch countdown reached zero, the four liquid propellant strap-on motors of GSLV-F09, each carrying 42 tons of liquid propellants, were ignited. At count zero and after confirming the normal performance of all the four strap-on motors, the 139 ton solid propellant first stage core motor was ignited and GSLV lifted off at 16:57 IST. The major phases of the flight occurred as scheduled. About seventeen minutes after lift-off, South Asia Satellite was successfully placed in GTO.
. Soon after separation from GSLV, the two solar arrays of the satellite were automatically deployed in quick succession and the Master Control Facility (MCF) at Hassan in Karnataka assumed control of the satellite.
South Asia Satellite is a communication satellite built by ISRO to provide a variety of communication services over the South Asian region. For this, it is equipped with Ku-band transponders.
Following the successful launch, the Honorable Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi addressed along with the South Asian leaders. He congratulated ISRO and remarked that today was a historic day for South Asia and a day without precedence. The Prime Minister recalled that two years ago India made a promise to extend the advanced space technology for the cause of growth and prosperity of the people of South Asia and felt that the successful launch of South Asia Satellite today marks a fulfillment of that.
In the coming days, the satellite orbit will be raised from its present GTO to the final circular Geostationary Orbit (GSO) by firing the satellite's Liquid Apogee Motor (LAM) in stages. The South Asia Satellite will be commissioned into service after the completion of orbit raising operations and the satellite’s positioning in its designated slot in the GSO following in-orbit testing of its payloads.
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President's Secretariat
05-May, 2017 17:50 IST
President of India congratulates ISRO on the successful launch of the South Asia Satellite-GSAT-09
The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has congratulated the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on the successful launch of the South Asia satellite-GSAT-09.
In a message to Shri A.S. Kiran Kumar, Secretary, Department of Space and Chairman of ISRO, the President has said, “My heartiest congratulations to you and the entire team at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), on the successful launch of the South Asia satellite-GSAT-09.
The launch of the South Asia satellite which enables a range of services in the areas of telecommunication and broadcasting will go a long way in meeting the developmental needs of countries of South Asia. I am confident that the project will promote friendship and cooperation and help further cement ties between India and her neighbours.
Kindly convey my greetings to the members of your team of scientists, engineers, technologists and all others associated with this mission. I wish the ISRO continued success in the coming years.”
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Vice President's Secretariat
05-May, 2017 18:12 IST
Vice President congratulates ISRO team for launching GSAT-9
The Vice President, Shri M. Hamid Ansari has congratulated the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on successful launch of GSLV-F09 carrying South Asia Geostationary Communication Satellite (GSAT-9). In a message, he said that the satellite will boost connectivity and cooperation among all participating SAARC countries.
Following is the text of Vice President’s message:
“I offer my congratulations to the Scientists, Engineers and Technicians of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) for the successful launch of GSLV-F09 carrying South Asia Geostationary Communication Satellite (GSAT-9), which will boost connectivity and cooperation among all participating SAARC countries.
The flawless launch demonstrates India’s capabilities in Geosynchronous Satellite launching. I wish ISRO all the very best for the future.”
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Prime Minister's Office
05-May, 2017 18:26 IST
Text of PM's Opening Remarks at the Video Conference with Heads of Government from South Asian Nations, to mark the launch of the South Asia Satellite
His Excellency President Ashraf Ghani of Afghanistan,
Her Excellency Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh,
His Excellency Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay of Bhutan,
His Excellency President Abdulla Yameen of Maldives,
His Excellency Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal of Nepal,
His Excellency President Maithripala Sirisena
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Namaskar!
Excellencies,
Today is a historic day for South Asia. A day without precedence. Two years ago, India made a promise.
A promise to extend the advanced space technology for the cause of growth and prosperity of our brothers and sisters in South Asia.
The successful launch of the South Asia Satellite marks the fulfilment of that. With this launch we have started a journey to build the most advanced frontier of our partnership.
With its position high in the sky, this symbol of South Asian cooperation would meet the aspirations of economic progress of more than one-and-a-half billion people in our region. And, extend our close links into Outer Space.
Excellencies
I am immensely grateful to my fellow leaders from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives and Sri Lanka for joining me today to celebrate this launch.
I also deeply appreciate the strong and valuable support extended by your governments, without which this project would not have been possible. Our coming together is a sign of our unshakeable resolve to place the needs of our peoples in the forefront.
It shows that our collective choices for our citizens will bring us together for: cooperation, not conflict; development, not destruction; and prosperity not poverty.
Excellencies
This is first of its kind project in South Asia. And, through this, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and India will together achieve:
effective communication;
better governance
better banking and
better education in remote areas;
more predictable weather forecasting and efficient resource mapping;
linking people with top end medical services through tele-medicine and
a quick response to natural disasters.
Space technology will touch the lives of our people in the region.
The satellite would provide services specific to individual countries as per their own needs and priorities, as also common services.
In achieving this goal, I congratulate the space science fraternity of India, and in particular the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).
The ISRO team has led from the front in developing the South Asia Satellite as per the regions' requirements, and flawlessly launching it.
Excellencies
As Goverments, our most important task is to secure growth, development and peace for our people and communities.
And, I am convinced that when we join hands and mutually share the fruits of knowledge, technology and growth, we can speed up our development and prosperity.
I thank you all for your presence. And, congratulate you once again in our shared success!
Thank you; Thank you very much.
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Prime Minister's Office
05-May, 2017 18:31 IST
Text of PM's Closing Remarks at the Video Conference with Heads of Government from South Asian Nations, to mark the launch of the South Asia Satellite
Excellencies,
I would like to thank each one of you for your words.
Your thoughts echo the sentiment that is captured by today’s launch.
The South Asia Satellite tells us that even the sky is not the limit when it comes to regional cooperation among like-minded countries.
"सबका साथ सबका विकास" can be the guiding light for action and cooperation in South Asia.
And, a befitting way for us to achieve our shared priorities of economic prosperity for our people.
And in this, you will find a strong and committed partner in India that truly believes in the strength of this choice and principle.
Let me once again thank you all for joining me today to celebrate the launch of South Asia Satellite.
And, also your strong and continuous support in making this vision a reality.
In the end, I also wish all of us more such celebrations where we can rejoice in success of our common and collective efforts for regional growth and prosperity.
Thank you. Thank you very much.
***
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at the Video Conference with Heads of Government from South Asian Nations, to mark the launch of the South Asia Satellite, in New Delhi on May 05, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at the Video Conference with Heads of Government from South Asian Nations, to mark the launch of the South Asia Satellite, in New Delhi on May 05, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at the Video Conference with Heads of Government from South Asian Nations, to mark the launch of the South Asia Satellite, in New Delhi on May 05, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at the Video Conference with Heads of Government from South Asian Nations, to mark the launch of the South Asia Satellite, in New Delhi on May 05, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at the Video Conference with Heads of Government from South Asian Nations, to mark the launch of the South Asia Satellite, in New Delhi on May 05, 2017.
Prime Minister's Office
05-May, 2017 19:45 IST
The South Asian Satellite – Some highlights
05-May, 2017 20:24 IST
GSLV Successfully Launches South Asia Satellite
India's Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F09) successfully launched the 2230 kg South |Asia Satellite (GSAT-9) into its planned Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) today (May 05, 2017). Today’s launch of GSLV was its eleventh and took place from the Second Launch Pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR (SDSC SHAR), Sriharikota, the spaceport of India. This is the fourth consecutive success achieved by GSLV carrying indigenously developed Cryogenic Upper Stage. In its oval shaped GTO, the South Asia Satellite is now orbiting the Earth with a perigee (nearest point to Earth) of 169 km and an apogee (farthest point to Earth) of 36,105 km with an orbital inclination of 20.65 deg with respect to the equator.
Few seconds before the launch countdown reached zero, the four liquid propellant strap-on motors of GSLV-F09, each carrying 42 tons of liquid propellants, were ignited. At count zero and after confirming the normal performance of all the four strap-on motors, the 139 ton solid propellant first stage core motor was ignited and GSLV lifted off at 16:57 IST. The major phases of the flight occurred as scheduled. About seventeen minutes after lift-off, South Asia Satellite was successfully placed in GTO.
. Soon after separation from GSLV, the two solar arrays of the satellite were automatically deployed in quick succession and the Master Control Facility (MCF) at Hassan in Karnataka assumed control of the satellite.
South Asia Satellite is a communication satellite built by ISRO to provide a variety of communication services over the South Asian region. For this, it is equipped with Ku-band transponders.
Following the successful launch, the Honorable Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi addressed along with the South Asian leaders. He congratulated ISRO and remarked that today was a historic day for South Asia and a day without precedence. The Prime Minister recalled that two years ago India made a promise to extend the advanced space technology for the cause of growth and prosperity of the people of South Asia and felt that the successful launch of South Asia Satellite today marks a fulfillment of that.
In the coming days, the satellite orbit will be raised from its present GTO to the final circular Geostationary Orbit (GSO) by firing the satellite's Liquid Apogee Motor (LAM) in stages. The South Asia Satellite will be commissioned into service after the completion of orbit raising operations and the satellite’s positioning in its designated slot in the GSO following in-orbit testing of its payloads.
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President's Secretariat
05-May, 2017 17:50 IST
President of India congratulates ISRO on the successful launch of the South Asia Satellite-GSAT-09
The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has congratulated the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on the successful launch of the South Asia satellite-GSAT-09.
In a message to Shri A.S. Kiran Kumar, Secretary, Department of Space and Chairman of ISRO, the President has said, “My heartiest congratulations to you and the entire team at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), on the successful launch of the South Asia satellite-GSAT-09.
The launch of the South Asia satellite which enables a range of services in the areas of telecommunication and broadcasting will go a long way in meeting the developmental needs of countries of South Asia. I am confident that the project will promote friendship and cooperation and help further cement ties between India and her neighbours.
Kindly convey my greetings to the members of your team of scientists, engineers, technologists and all others associated with this mission. I wish the ISRO continued success in the coming years.”
***
Vice President's Secretariat
05-May, 2017 18:12 IST
Vice President congratulates ISRO team for launching GSAT-9
The Vice President, Shri M. Hamid Ansari has congratulated the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on successful launch of GSLV-F09 carrying South Asia Geostationary Communication Satellite (GSAT-9). In a message, he said that the satellite will boost connectivity and cooperation among all participating SAARC countries.
Following is the text of Vice President’s message:
“I offer my congratulations to the Scientists, Engineers and Technicians of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) for the successful launch of GSLV-F09 carrying South Asia Geostationary Communication Satellite (GSAT-9), which will boost connectivity and cooperation among all participating SAARC countries.
The flawless launch demonstrates India’s capabilities in Geosynchronous Satellite launching. I wish ISRO all the very best for the future.”
***
Prime Minister's Office
05-May, 2017 18:26 IST
Text of PM's Opening Remarks at the Video Conference with Heads of Government from South Asian Nations, to mark the launch of the South Asia Satellite
His Excellency President Ashraf Ghani of Afghanistan,
Her Excellency Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh,
His Excellency Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay of Bhutan,
His Excellency President Abdulla Yameen of Maldives,
His Excellency Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal of Nepal,
His Excellency President Maithripala Sirisena
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Namaskar!
Excellencies,
Today is a historic day for South Asia. A day without precedence. Two years ago, India made a promise.
A promise to extend the advanced space technology for the cause of growth and prosperity of our brothers and sisters in South Asia.
The successful launch of the South Asia Satellite marks the fulfilment of that. With this launch we have started a journey to build the most advanced frontier of our partnership.
With its position high in the sky, this symbol of South Asian cooperation would meet the aspirations of economic progress of more than one-and-a-half billion people in our region. And, extend our close links into Outer Space.
Excellencies
I am immensely grateful to my fellow leaders from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives and Sri Lanka for joining me today to celebrate this launch.
I also deeply appreciate the strong and valuable support extended by your governments, without which this project would not have been possible. Our coming together is a sign of our unshakeable resolve to place the needs of our peoples in the forefront.
It shows that our collective choices for our citizens will bring us together for: cooperation, not conflict; development, not destruction; and prosperity not poverty.
Excellencies
This is first of its kind project in South Asia. And, through this, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and India will together achieve:
effective communication;
better governance
better banking and
better education in remote areas;
more predictable weather forecasting and efficient resource mapping;
linking people with top end medical services through tele-medicine and
a quick response to natural disasters.
Space technology will touch the lives of our people in the region.
The satellite would provide services specific to individual countries as per their own needs and priorities, as also common services.
In achieving this goal, I congratulate the space science fraternity of India, and in particular the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).
The ISRO team has led from the front in developing the South Asia Satellite as per the regions' requirements, and flawlessly launching it.
Excellencies
As Goverments, our most important task is to secure growth, development and peace for our people and communities.
And, I am convinced that when we join hands and mutually share the fruits of knowledge, technology and growth, we can speed up our development and prosperity.
I thank you all for your presence. And, congratulate you once again in our shared success!
Thank you; Thank you very much.
***
Prime Minister's Office
05-May, 2017 18:31 IST
Text of PM's Closing Remarks at the Video Conference with Heads of Government from South Asian Nations, to mark the launch of the South Asia Satellite
Excellencies,
I would like to thank each one of you for your words.
Your thoughts echo the sentiment that is captured by today’s launch.
The South Asia Satellite tells us that even the sky is not the limit when it comes to regional cooperation among like-minded countries.
"सबका साथ सबका विकास" can be the guiding light for action and cooperation in South Asia.
And, a befitting way for us to achieve our shared priorities of economic prosperity for our people.
And in this, you will find a strong and committed partner in India that truly believes in the strength of this choice and principle.
Let me once again thank you all for joining me today to celebrate the launch of South Asia Satellite.
And, also your strong and continuous support in making this vision a reality.
In the end, I also wish all of us more such celebrations where we can rejoice in success of our common and collective efforts for regional growth and prosperity.
Thank you. Thank you very much.
***
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at the Video Conference with Heads of Government from South Asian Nations, to mark the launch of the South Asia Satellite, in New Delhi on May 05, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at the Video Conference with Heads of Government from South Asian Nations, to mark the launch of the South Asia Satellite, in New Delhi on May 05, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at the Video Conference with Heads of Government from South Asian Nations, to mark the launch of the South Asia Satellite, in New Delhi on May 05, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at the Video Conference with Heads of Government from South Asian Nations, to mark the launch of the South Asia Satellite, in New Delhi on May 05, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at the Video Conference with Heads of Government from South Asian Nations, to mark the launch of the South Asia Satellite, in New Delhi on May 05, 2017.
Prime Minister's Office
05-May, 2017 19:45 IST
The South Asian Satellite – Some highlights
- Space diplomacy has touched new heights with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s unique gift in the sky to South Asian neighbours.
- The gift of a communications satellite for use by neighbours at no cost has perhaps no precedent worldwide.
- The satellite, which weighs over 2 tonnes, has been fabricated in three years at a cost of over Rs. 230 crore.
- Its footprint that extends all over South Asia.
- The South Asia Satellite has 12 Ku band transponders which India's neighbours can utilise to increase communications.
- Each country will get access to at least one transponder through which they could beam their own programming.
- The satellite will facilitate DTH television, VSAT links, tele-education, telemedicine and disaster management support. It will provide critical communication links in times of disasters such as earthquakes, cyclones, floods, and tsunamis.
- Heads of Government from all the seven South Asian nations who are benefiting from the satellite, connected via video conference, in a unique celebration of the successful launch.
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SRO's GSLV-F05 carrying advanced Weather Satellite INSAT-3DR was launched on 8 September 2016 at 4.10 pm from the second launchpad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR (SDSC SHAR), in Sriharikota. (PTI)
GSLV-F05 launched on September 08, 2016 was the tenth GSLV flight carrying INSAT-3DR. (PTI)
Boosting telecommunication services, India’s communication satellite GSAT-18 was launched on October 06, 2016. Television, telecommunication, VSAT and digital satellite news sgathering are a few of the services that GSAT 18 supports. (PTI)
Panoramic view of GSLV-D5 at the Second Launch Pad on January 05 , 2014. (ISRO)
India’s GSLV-D3 powered by homegrown cryogenic engine for the first time failed in its mission as the rocket carrying a communication satellite deviated from its path and went out of control shortly after its lift-off from the spaceport at Sriharikota, about 100 km (62 miles) north of the southern Indian city of Chennai April 15, 2010. I (REUTERS)
The Indian Space Research Organization launches the INSAT-4CR communications satellite atop a Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle (GSLV) booster on Sept. 2, 2007 from Satish Dhawan Space Center on Sriharikota Island. Overcoming technical snags, India successfully placed into orbit its latest communication satellite from the spaceport here, giving a major boost Direct-To-Home television services according to a news report. (M. Lakshman / AP)
Geo-synchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) D6 carrying GSAT-6, lifts off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. GSAT-6 was the 25th geostationary communication satellite of India built by ISRO and 12th in the GSAT series. (R Senthil Kumar / PTI)
GSLV-F05 launched on September 08, 2016 was the tenth GSLV flight carrying INSAT-3DR. (PTI)
Boosting telecommunication services, India’s communication satellite GSAT-18 was launched on October 06, 2016. Television, telecommunication, VSAT and digital satellite news sgathering are a few of the services that GSAT 18 supports. (PTI)
Panoramic view of GSLV-D5 at the Second Launch Pad on January 05 , 2014. (ISRO)
India’s GSLV-D3 powered by homegrown cryogenic engine for the first time failed in its mission as the rocket carrying a communication satellite deviated from its path and went out of control shortly after its lift-off from the spaceport at Sriharikota, about 100 km (62 miles) north of the southern Indian city of Chennai April 15, 2010. I (REUTERS)
The Indian Space Research Organization launches the INSAT-4CR communications satellite atop a Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle (GSLV) booster on Sept. 2, 2007 from Satish Dhawan Space Center on Sriharikota Island. Overcoming technical snags, India successfully placed into orbit its latest communication satellite from the spaceport here, giving a major boost Direct-To-Home television services according to a news report. (M. Lakshman / AP)
Geo-synchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) D6 carrying GSAT-6, lifts off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. GSAT-6 was the 25th geostationary communication satellite of India built by ISRO and 12th in the GSAT series. (R Senthil Kumar / PTI)
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Good choice opted.
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Enjoy !!
http://www.isro.gov.in/gslv-f09-gsat-9/gslv-f09-gsat-9-lift-and-onboard-camera-video
So finally ISRO guys manage to smooth out all the wrinkles with GSLV MK2 design. Very well done !
http://www.isro.gov.in/gslv-f09-gsat-9/gslv-f09-gsat-9-lift-and-onboard-camera-video
So finally ISRO guys manage to smooth out all the wrinkles with GSLV MK2 design. Very well done !
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People learn from each other, in today's world why we have to develop everything all by ourselves. Did India develop all of their space technology by themselves?I'm really eager to see some offer from PAKISTAN to its neighbours for free.
But there is a condition: No foreign help in entire program.
Start learning technologies on your own.
"BEIJING: China has invited scientists from Pakistan, Germany, France, Italy, Russia and the EU to watch the launch of its next month's manned space flight to send two astronauts to join a space lab+ which has been put into orbit, a media report said on Friday.
The scientists were invited to watch the launch of Shenzhou 11 capsule from Inner Mongolia next month, Hong Kong- based South China Morning Post reported."
Those countries are going to be our partners in our space station , after the international space station retires our space station will be the only one in the world , we and our partners will work together for space technology and manned missions. I really don't see Pakistan, as our closest ally, abandoning us for a much much downgraded space program. It's just too odd to even think about this idea.
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