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Published: May 10, 2017, 07:12 IST | Updated: May 10, 2017, 07:12 IST
5th May, 2017: Austrian soldiers take part in a military exercise, India launches South Asia Satellite, Iraqi forces continue their push in Mosul and more...
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GSAT-9: South Asia Satellite
India launches the South Asia Satellite on board GSAT-F09 at 4:57 pm IST today.
Codenamed GSAT-9, it is popularly known as the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) satellite. Its purpose is to boost telecommunication infrastructure in the South Asian region.
The satellite launched from Sriharikota, off Andhra Pradesh coast.
Codenamed GSAT-9, it is popularly known as the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) satellite. Its purpose is to boost telecommunication infrastructure in the South Asian region.
The satellite launched from Sriharikota, off Andhra Pradesh coast.
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