(a) whether the launch of another powerful communication satellite with military applications GSAT-11 has been postponed;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether ISRO will conduct a few more tests on the satellite as a precaution and rectify glitches and if so, the details thereof;
(d) whether this is because of the loss of contact with GSAT-6A recently; and
(e) if so, the details thereof ?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PG & PENSIONS AND IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE
(DR. JITENDRA SINGH):
(a) No Madam. GSAT-11, a communication satellite has already been launched.
(b) to (e) After completion of all ground tests, satellite was transported to French Guiana for launch. Further, Launch pad operations were carried out successfully, and on 6th December, 2018, GSAT-11 was successfully launched. All required orbit maneouvers were successfully done and GSAT-11 is performing in orbit as per design.
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