ISRO GSAT-7A launch LIVE updates: GSAT-7A satellite successfully placed in orbit by GSLV-MkII on 19 December

ISRO successfully launches 'Angry bird' GSAT-7A live updates: Rocket releases the military satellite into geotrasnfer orbit.

Tech2 News Staff|Dec 19, 2018, 17:59:21 IST

GSAT-7A/GSLV-F11 launch LATEST updates: ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) successfully launched the GSAT-7A military communication satellite on the GSLV-F11 rocket today at 4.10 pm IST.In a 20-minute launch sequence, the GSLV-F11 lifted off from its Sriharikota launchpad, and released the GSAT-7A into a geosynchronous transfer at an altitude of 270 kilometres.Third successful mission in 35 days, says ISRO Chairman Dr K Sivan.The satellite features a Gregorian antenna, which is used to enhance the performance. The solar panels have been deployed, and starting 20 December the tracing team will begin operation in Bengaluru.GSAT-7A satellite separation was a success.Cryogenic stage engines have been shut off, and 10 minutesPayload fairing has separated Second-stage engine startedFirst-stage performance normalSatellite's lift-off normal and successful.Automated launch sequence beginsGSAT-7A will enable the Indian Air Force (IAF) to interlink its many ground radar stations, airbases and aircrafts. It will also help IAF boost their network-dependant warfare capabilities and expand their current operations globally in the near future.The current mission is the 69th launch from the Sriharikota launch pad.[caption id="attachment_5743901" align="alignnone" width="1280"]

The miliary communications satellite GSAT-7A with its solar panelled opened up. Image courtesy: ISRO[/caption]A live stream of the launch begun at 3.30 pm IST here on ISRO's website and on DD National's Youtube channel.Here are some more stories around the GSLV-F11/GSAT-7A mission:

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