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India to launch GSAT-12 communication satellite on 15 July
Posted on: 01/Jul/2011 6:27:32 AM
ISRO`s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-C17 (PSLV- C17) rocket is scheduled to blast off on 15 July evening carrying the communication satellite GSAT-12, which will have transponders for communication and weather forecast services, the space agency said Thursday.
The GSAT-12 satellite weighs 1,410 kg at lift-off has 12 extended c-band transponders - automatic receivers and transmitters for communication and broadcast of signals.
The satellite is expected to serve the Very Small Aperture Terminal ( VSAT )) sector, which transmits data like point of sale transactions or to provide satellite internet access and others.
ISRO said the satellite has undergone necessary tests at Sriharikota and it has been filled with propellants June 28.
GSAT-12 will be integrated with the rocket July 3 after the clearance from the Launch Authorisation Board.
The 52.5 hour countdown for the actual launch will begin on July 13. The actual launch time is expected to be around 16:48 and 17:08 hrs IST.
