(a) whether preparations to launch GSAT-30 satellite are going on;
(b) if so, the likely benefits of the satellite; and
(c) the time by which the services of the said satellite is likely to be received along with the details thereof?
(a) whether preparations to launch GSAT-30 satellite are going on;
(b) if so, the likely benefits of the satellite; and
(c) the time by which the services of the said satellite is likely to be received along with 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) GSAT-30 satellite, with a lift-off mass of 3357 kg, was successfully launched from French Guiana onboard Ariane-5 launch vehicle on January 17, 2020.
(b) GSAT-30 satellite is meant to provide continuity of services at 83°E location to 28 different users from both Government and non-Government category utilizing the capacity for DTH, TV Up-linking / Teleport, DSNG and VSAT applications.
(c) It is planned to start operational services on GSAT-30 satellite from the first week of February, 2020 after completion of In-orbit Tests of communication payload.
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