WEB DESK
The Indian space research Organisation ISRO on Wednesday successfully launched geostationary communication satellite GSAT-7A onboard Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle GSLV-F11.
The exclusive advanced communication satellite separated from the rocket after 19 minutes of the launch.
The 26-hour countdown for the launch commenced yesterday at 2.10 pm and the rocket blasted off at 4.10 pm from the second launch pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
Speaking after the launch, Chairman ISRO K Sivan told media that it was a grand success after the launch of GSLV MK 14 launching GSAT 29 and PSLV carrying HySIS satellite. He told that GSLV had safely injected the satellite into the super synchronous transfer orbit within the prescribed time limit.
Congratulating ISRO team for completing 17 launches this year Mr Sivan assured that he was looking forward to 32 launches including Chandrayaan 2 next year.
He said that GSAT 7A was the heaviest satellite carried by indigenous cryogenic stage. The Chairman said that there was a lot of improvisation on the thrust engines. Mr.Sivan also said that the increased fuel capacity and rocket thrust for GSLV had been a major success.