In a landmark collaboration, SpaceX successfully launched the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) GSAT-N2 ...

The 4,700 kg GSAT-N2 High-throughput (HTS) satellite has been injected into the desired orbit, NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) ...

ISRO is constrained by availability of other launch vehicles and operational limitations to launch heavy payloads.

India relied on SpaceX to launch its GSAT-N2 communication satellite due to ISRO's current payload limitations. The ...

India's GSAT-N2 communication satellite, weighing 4.7 tonnes, was successfully launched by SpaceX from Cape Canaveral. Due to ...

Satellite surveillance has also been enhanced through the launch of Israel’s TecSAR satellite by India’s ISRO, equipped with ...

SpaceX's successful launch of ISRO's GSAT-N2 satellite marks a significant milestone in India-US space collaboration, ...

SpaceX launched the GSAT-N2 satellite today (Nov. 18), the company's first-ever mission for the Indian Space Research ...

ISRO's new satellite weighs 4,700 kg and is capable of providing broadband in remote areas as well as in-flight Wi-Fi services. Currently, ISRO lacks the capability to launch heavier satellites.

The satellite has a mission life of 14 years and is equipped with 32 user beams, comprising eight narrow spot beams over the Northeast region and 24 wide spot beams over the rest of India.

Relying on SpaceX for launching the GSAT - N2 shows the perils of standing still in a competitive space.