Today afternoon, Team ISRO made yet another milestone with successful Launch of the indigenous developed GSLV-D6/GSAT-6 from Sriharikota. With GSAT -6 launch, its a 25th geostationary communication Satellite Launch.
Precisely at 4.52 p.m., the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle-Development 5 (GSLV D6) rose from the second launch pad Sriharikota at Satish Dhawan Space Centre.
The 49.1 metre tall rocket weighing 416 tonnes would sling the 2,117 kg GSAT-6 communication satellite in the geosynchronous transfer orbit (GTO) around 17 minutes into the flight.
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientists at the mission control centre Sriharikota watched their monitors intently to see the rocket’s progress.
One of the crucial rocket engines is the cryogenic engine, more efficient as it provides more thrust for every kilogram of propellant burnt, designed and developed by ISRO.
Chairman ISRO Shri AS Kiran Kumar, addressed ISRO team and media. Chairman congratulated entire ISRO team for phenomenal success of GSLV mission. Mission director and concerned project directors also congratulated their teams and shared proud moment for ISRO and India.
