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    India’s GSAT-N2 Set for Launch Aboard SpaceX Falcon 9

    Aditya LenkaBy Updated: Space No Comments2 Mins Read
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    SpaceX Falcon 9 Set to Launch India’s GSAT-N2 Communications Satellite

    SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to launch the NSIL GSAT-N2 mission from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The two-hour launch window opens at 1:31 p.m. ET, with a 95% chance of favourable weather, according to the 45th Weather Squadron. The only potential concern is the cumulus cloud rule.

    If weather or technical issues delay the liftoff, a backup window is available on Tuesday at 4:33 a.m. ET.

    The Falcon 9 and First-Stage Booster

    This mission will utilise Falcon 9’s first-stage booster, B1073, which has successfully completed 18 previous missions. Among its achievements are:

    • ispace’s HAKUTO-R and NASA’s Lunar Flashlight
    • SES-22 telecommunications satellite
    • Amazonas Nexus
    • CRS-27
    • Bandwagon-1
    • 13 Starlink satellite missions

    After stage separation, the booster is set to land on the SpaceX droneship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.

    GSAT-N2
    A diagram illustrating the launch, landing and deployment of the GSAT-N2 sattelite. Source- SpaceX

    Mission Overview

    The GSAT-N2 is a communications satellite developed by NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), a public sector company under India’s Department of Space. The satellite is designed to enhance broadband services and in-flight connectivity across the Indian region.

    GSAT-N2
    With a lift-off mass of 4700 kg , GSAT-N2, the 2nd Demand Driven satellite of NSIL, is a Ka-band High throughput communication satellite of NSIL that will enhance broadband services & in-flight connectivity across the Indian region.

    Equipped with multiple spot beams and Ka x Ka band transponders, GSAT-N2 can serve a large subscriber base using small user terminals. Its advanced multi-beam architecture facilitates frequency reuse, enabling greater system throughput.

    According to NSIL, the satellite is expected to provide services for up to 14 years, contributing significantly to India’s communication infrastructure.

    Click here to watch the launch live.

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      A multi-faceted professional with a diverse range of skills and experiences. He currently works as a Producer, Digital Marketer, and Journalist for several well-known media outlets, namely StratNewsGlobal, BharatShakti, and Interstellar. With a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for detail, Aditya has covered a wide range of topics and events across India, bringing a unique perspective to his work.When he's not busy producing content, Aditya enjoys exploring new places and cuisines, having traveled extensively throughout India. He's also an avid writer and poet, often penning his thoughts and musings in his free time. And when he wants to unwind and relax, Aditya spends time with his two loyal companions, Zorro and Pablo, his beloved dogs.Aditya's dynamic personality and varied interests make him a unique individual, always eager to learn and experience new things.

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    A multi-faceted professional with a diverse range of skills and experiences. He currently works as a Producer, Digital Marketer, and Journalist for several well-known media outlets, namely StratNewsGlobal, BharatShakti, and Interstellar. With a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for detail, Aditya has covered a wide range of topics and events across India, bringing a unique perspective to his work.When he's not busy producing content, Aditya enjoys exploring new places and cuisines, having traveled extensively throughout India. He's also an avid writer and poet, often penning his thoughts and musings in his free time. And when he wants to unwind and relax, Aditya spends time with his two loyal companions, Zorro and Pablo, his beloved dogs.Aditya's dynamic personality and varied interests make him a unique individual, always eager to learn and experience new things.

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