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PSLV-C17 to launch GSAT-12 on July 15

Last Updated: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 15:30

Preparations are in full swing for the July 15 launch of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C17) carrying India`s communication satellite GSAT-12.

India to launch next communication satellite in July

Last Updated: Thursday, June 2, 2011, 09:33

The 1,400kg GSAT-12 will be launched at a cost of about Rs.100 cr from the spaceport at Sriharikota.

GSAT-8 placed in geosynchronous orbit

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 25, 2011, 18:19

GSAT-8 is presently located at 47 degree East longitude and is being moved towards 55 degree East.

Orbit of GSAT-8 satellite raised further

Last Updated: Monday, May 23, 2011, 17:53

GSAT-8 perigee has been raised to 32,385 km, the apogee height remains at 35,768 km.

Orbit raising operation of GSAT-8 conducted successfully

Last Updated: Sunday, May 22, 2011, 14:32

The first critical orbit-raising manoeuvre of GSAT-8 was successfully conducted on Sunday.

GSAT-8 successfully launched

Last Updated: Saturday, May 21, 2011, 09:18

GSAT-8 was injected into space by European launcher Arianespace`s Ariane 5 rocket.

GSAT-8 to be launched on May 21

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 17, 2011, 21:06

GSAT-8 would be launched on board Ariane-V rocket at 0208 hours (IST) on May 21.

ESA to launch Indian satellite on May 20

Last Updated: Saturday, May 14, 2011, 18:36

ESA Arianespace will launch India`s heavy geo-stationary satellite (GSAT-8) on May 20.

GSAT-8 enters final phase of integration with Ariane rocket

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 4, 2011, 17:54

India`s latest communication satellite GSAT-8 is in final phase of integration with Ariane 5 rocket.

Heavier payload caused GSLV-F06`s failure

Last Updated: Monday, December 27, 2010, 16:29

Instability introduced by excessive payload weight was responsible for the failure of GSLV-F06.

Hardware defect suspected for GSLV failure

Last Updated: Monday, December 27, 2010, 09:47

GSLV-F06 carrying an advanced communications satellite had exploded barely a minute after lift-off.

Indian rocket mission fails as satellite explodes mid-air

Last Updated: Saturday, December 25, 2010, 23:58

India`s space programme suffered a second successive blow in 2010 as GSAT-5P - exploded within a minute of its launch.