Launch is set for 24th March. GS1 (1st stage) and GS2 (2nd stage) integration have been completed. Cryogenic upper stage has been shipped to launch site and GSAT-6A is fully assembled undergoing final stages of testing. Article (Telugu): http://andhrabhoomi.net/content/nation-6342
https://twitter.com/rachanareddym/status/969412501577355264report from twitter on 29 march
Launch is targeted for May. QuoteThe 5,725-kg satellite, which will carry 40 transponders in the Ku-band and Kaband frequencies, is capable of “providing high bandwidth connectivity” with up to 14 gigabit per second (gbps) data transfer speed. “We will launch Gsat-11 from the European spaceport as it’s a fivetonne satellite. Around the same time in May, Isro will launch Gsat-29 through our GSLV Mk III rocket from Sriharikota. We also plan to launch Gsat-20 from India by next year,” the Isro chief said.Source: https://epaper.timesgroup.com/Olive/ODN/TimesOfIndia/shared/ShowArticle.aspx?doc=TOIM%2F2018%2F02%2F26&entity=Ar01116&sk=3163C87C&mode=text
The 5,725-kg satellite, which will carry 40 transponders in the Ku-band and Kaband frequencies, is capable of “providing high bandwidth connectivity” with up to 14 gigabit per second (gbps) data transfer speed. “We will launch Gsat-11 from the European spaceport as it’s a fivetonne satellite. Around the same time in May, Isro will launch Gsat-29 through our GSLV Mk III rocket from Sriharikota. We also plan to launch Gsat-20 from India by next year,” the Isro chief said.
Chandrayaan-II likely delayed to OctoberQuoteIndia’s second mission to the moon, Chandrayaan-2, is likely to be launched only in October. Further delays cannot be ruled out if systems are not yet in place by then.QuoteAn Isro official told TOIseveral tests have to be done and arrangements need to be made.QuoteThe original plan envisaged the launch between April and November with the real target focussed for April. Top Isro officials had expressed confidence that the takeoff will happen in April.QuoteBut on Friday, it was stated the lunar mission was not yet ready for an April lift-off and much still needs to be done.Source
India’s second mission to the moon, Chandrayaan-2, is likely to be launched only in October. Further delays cannot be ruled out if systems are not yet in place by then.
An Isro official told TOIseveral tests have to be done and arrangements need to be made.
The original plan envisaged the launch between April and November with the real target focussed for April. Top Isro officials had expressed confidence that the takeoff will happen in April.
But on Friday, it was stated the lunar mission was not yet ready for an April lift-off and much still needs to be done.
GSAT-11 dispatched from isro satellite center to ariane launch pad. Source: https://www.isac.gov.in/flagoff-gsat-11.jsp
Launch time is 04:04 local on April 12 = 22:34 UTC on April 11.
Cross-post from the IRNSS-1I launch thread:Quote from: Galactic Penguin SST on 04/06/2018 03:09 pmLaunch time is 04:04 local on April 12 = 22:34 UTC on April 11.
He (Somanath) said the ISRO team will now focus on the upcoming launches including GSLV-MKIII, PSLV-C42 in August, and then Chandrayaan-2, he said.
The second demonstration flight of GSLV-Mk III - D2 by June will be to place the 3.5 ton GSAT-29 special communication satellite in orbit
now ISRO’s 2018 missions have a couple of even bigger mentions including Chandrayaan-2, GSAT-29, GSAT-7A, GSAT-11, RISAT-1A among others.
While the GSAT-7A is expected to be launched on board the Ariane 5 rocket from Kourou, French Guiana in the second half of 2018
12 Missions, 12 Months - ISRO's Mega Plan For 2018 Revealed. Details Here ISRO's big launches for 2018 include Chandrayaan-2, GSAT-11, GSAT-29, GSAT-7A, RISAT-1A missions. It has already launched the Cartosat-2, GSAT-6A and IRNSS-1I missions. Launches will include both GSLV and PSLV rockets. It will also include France's Ariane rocket.
GSAT-7A is expected to be launched in the second half of 2018 and will be launched on board the Ariane 5 rocket from Kourou, French Guiana. The GSAT-7A satellite will be put into a geosynchronous orbit.
