ISRO releases footage from camera onboard GSAT-6A
What's the story
In another exemplary achievement, ISRO successfully put the communication satellite GSAT-6A into the orbit on Thursday. Hours after the successful launch, the space agency released video of footage captured by cameras on board. The 1.41 minutes long video shows the satellite being carried by GSLV vehicle, before the launch, in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. One can also hear the countdown sequence in the video.
Launch details
What's GSAT-6A and why is the launch a big deal?
GSAT-6A is a 2,140 kg satellite meant to provide mobile communication through hand-held ground terminals. It marks the fifth consecutive success for a GSLV using an indigenous cryogenic upper stage engine to launch a satellite in GTO. It has given a major boost to India's second moon mission at the end of this year- sending 3,290kg Chandrayaan 2 to orbit the moon.
Successful mission
What the video released by ISRO tells us
From the communication satellite being moved in GSLV MK-II rocket to the launch pad, to its separation from the vehicle almost seventeen minutes later, the video shows it all. You can watch it here. The scientists at ISRO burst out in celebrations after the launch and marked the first successful project under new ISRO chairman K Sivan.
Twitter Post
PM Modi elated after launch, congratulates ISRO
GSAT-6A, a communication satellite, will provide new possibilities for mobile applications. Proud of @isro for taking the nation towards new heights and a brighter future.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 29, 2018