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Proud moment! 'Big Bird' ISRO GSAT-11 communication satellite launched! Check the big numbers
- Written by ZeeBiz WebTeam
Published: Zee Business| Updated: Zee Business
In a proud moment for India, Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) GSAT-11, 34th communication satellite also called the "Big Bird" was launched into space on 5 December at 2:07 AM (IST) from French Guiana, South America. Check the big numbers about 'Big Bird' ISRO GSAT-11 communication satellite below:
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ISRO GSAT-11 Launch: Heaviest satellite (5854 kgs)
1/6ISRO GSAT-11 communication satellite weighs about 5854 kgs and is the heaviest satellite launched by the space organisation till date. (ISRO Twitter)
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ISRO GSAT-11 Launch: Will improve and boost broadband service
2/6ISRO GSAT-11 communication satellite has a lifespan of approximately 15 years, it was launched to improve and boost broadband services (up to 16 GBPS data link provision) and in-flight data connectivity in the country. (ISRO website)
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ISRO GSAT-11 Launch: ISRO's second attempt
3/6This was ISRO's second attempt at launching the same satellite after failing at their first attempt on 25 May, earlier this year. (Reuters)
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ISRO GSAT-11 Launch: Input cost was Rs. 600 cr
4/6An investment of approximately Rs. 600 crore was made in order to put it together. It will get placed at about 36,000 km above the equator line. (ISRO website)
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ISRO GSAT-11 Launch: Ariane 5 rocket was hired by ISRO
5/6Ariane 5 rocket was hired by ISRO as its own launch vehicle GSLV MK III didn't have the capacity to hold satellites weighing more than 4 tonnes, and it spent 33 minutes in flight with Ariane 5VA-246. (ISRO Twitter)
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ISRO GSAT-11 Launch: Capability of deviating signals to the remotest areas
6/6ISRO GSAT-11 communication satellite possesses the capability of deviating signals to the remotest areas via 32 user beams in KU band and eight hub beams in KA band. (ISRO website)
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