(a) whether the Government proposes to launch INSAT-4C;
(b) if so, the details in this regard; and
(c) the sectors likely to be benefited by the launching of the said satellite?
(a) whether the Government proposes to launch INSAT-4C;
(b) if so, the details in this regard; and
(c) the sectors likely to be benefited by the launching of the said satellite?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER`S OFFICE (SHRI PRITHVIRAJ CHAVAN):
(a) Yes, Sir.
(b) INSAT-4C is planned for launch onboard India`s Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F02), by mid 2006.
(c) INSAT-4C will provide 12 Ku band transponders to be used for Direct-To- Home and VSAT operations.