(a) whether the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched GSAT-29 satellite with the help of GSLVMK-III D2 rocket; and
(b) if so, the details of benefits likely to accrue to the strategically important remote areas?
(a) whether the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched GSAT-29 satellite with the help of GSLVMK-III D2 rocket; and
(b) if so, the details of benefits likely to accrue to the strategically important remote areas?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PG & PENSIONS AND IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE
(DR. JITENDRA SINGH):
(a) Yes, Madam. Indian space Research Organisation has successfully launched GSAT-29 on November 14, 2018 using GSLV MkIII D2 Rocket.
(b) The Ku and Ka band payloads of GSAT-29 are configured to cater to the communication requirements of users including those from remote areas especially from Jammu & Kashmir and North-Eastern region of India.
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