ISRO begins the countdown for the launch of its communication satellite, GSAT-29. The launch will take place from Satish Dhawan Space Centre at 5:08 PM today.
The rocket carries India’s second high-throughput communication satellite into a geostationary transfer orbit. GSAT-29 has a design life of 10 years.
Live telecast of the launch can be viewed at 4:45 on DD National. It would also be streamed at isro.gov.in
GSAT-29 carries some experimental payloads such as Q band/V band payload, GEO High-Resolution Camera and Optical Communication Technology payload. The launch will take place via GSLV Mk III(Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III).
GSLV Mk III is a three-stage launch vehicle. It is mainly designed to launch satellites into the geostationary orbit. The third version is powered with a higher payload capacity when compared to its predecessors.
Update #1 #ISROMissions#GSLVMkIIID2
Payload fairing of 2nd developmental flight of #GSLVMkIII being transported (last week) to the Vehicle Assembly Building at SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota. Launch scheduled on Nov 14. Updates to continue. @PMOIndia @DrJitendraSingh @PIB_India pic.twitter.com/QcodAMSZSi— ISRO (@isro) November 12, 2018
ISRO’s Twitter account is sending live updates of the launch process.
Update #4#ISROMissions
The filling of fuel (UH25) and oxidiser (N2O4) in L110 stage has been completed for today’s 17:08 (IST) launch of #GSLVMkIIID2 carrying #GSAT29 from SDSC SHAR Sriharikota. Watch this space for all updates.@PMOIndia pic.twitter.com/QCINRlY7iP— ISRO (@isro) November 14, 2018
