Shriharikota, November 14: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Wednesday launched its heavy-lift rocket Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-Mk III) carrying communication satellite GSAT-29 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota.

According to ISRO, GSLV MkIII-D2 will inject the satellite into GTO with required inclination to the equator. The satellite will be placed in its final Geostationary Orbit (GEO) using the onboard propulsion system. It may take few days after separation from launcher to reach its orbital slot.

Watch Video: ISRO Launches GSLV Mk III Carrying GSAT-29 Satellite

GSLV MkIII, which has a design life of 10 years, is a three-stage heavy-lift launch vehicle developed by ISRO. The vehicle has two solid strap-ons as first stage, a liquid propellant core as second stage and a cryogenic as third stage. With an operational life of over ten years, GSAT-29 is a communication satellite weighing 3423 kg.

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