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An Indian communication satellite GSAT-18 was successfully put into orbit by Ariane 5 rocket belonging to French company Arianespace on Thursday (October 6) , Indian space agency said. (Picture Courtesy: Twitter)
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The rocket lifted off from its spaceport in Kourou (French Guiana). According to Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) its Master Control Facility (MCF) at Hassan in Karnataka took control of GSAT-18 and performed the initial orbit raising activities by firing the motors onboard the satellite. (Picture Courtesy: Twitter)
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The satellite was placed in a circular geostationary orbit, ISRO said. GSAT-18 is India's latest communication satellite with 48 transponders that receive and transmit communication signals. (Picture Courtesy: Twitter)
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The 3,404 kg satellite will provide services in normal C-band, upper extended C-band and Ku-bands of the frequency spectrum. The satellite carries Ku-band beacon as well to help in accurately pointing ground antennas towards the satellite. (Picture Courtesy: Twitter)
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Its designed in-orbit operational life is about 15 years. "It is now the fifth time this year that ArianeA5 has performed flawlessly, and this launch celebrates as well its 74th success in a row, now equalling (that of the predecessor) ArianeA4," Arianespace's Chairman Stephane Israel was quoted as saying in a statement issued by the company. (Picture Courtesy: Twitter)
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