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🚀🌌 A Remarkable Collaboration in Space Exploration! India is set to launch the 4,700 kg GSAT-20 satellite (GSAT-N2) aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, showcasing a significant partnership between ISRO and SpaceX. The GSAT-20, a high-throughput communication satellite, will enhance data transmission capabilities, playing a pivotal role in advancing India’s Smart Cities Mission. This mission not only demonstrates India’s excellence in cost-effective space technology but also highlights the expertise of SpaceX's reusable rocket systems. A proud moment for innovation and international collaboration as we step into a smarter, better-connected future! 🌏✨ #GSAT20 #ISRO #SpaceX #SmartCitiesMission #SpaceInnovation #IndiaInSpace #SpaceExploration #AerospaceEngineering

Why ISRO Chose SpaceX's Falcon 9 for GSAT-20 Launch? Why Not PSLV? On November 18, 2024, India's most advanced communications satellite was launched by Elon Musk's SpaceX. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) partnered with SpaceX for the GSAT-20 launch due to Falcon 9's higher payload capacity and cost-effectiveness. Why not PSLV? A) PSLV's payload capacity isn't sufficient for GSAT-20's heavier payload. B) Falcon 9's more powerful engines support Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO) requirements, which is a more challenging and energy-intensive orbit to achieve. C) SpaceX's reusable Falcon 9 offers significant cost savings due to its reusability. PSLV's Commercial History: - ISRO's PSLV is considered a highly reliable launch vehicle, making it a preferred choice for smaller satellites. - Launched hundreds of satellites for international customers, including the US, Canada, Germany, France, and more. - Set a new world record in 2017 by launching 104 satellites in a single mission. This collaboration between ISRO and SpaceX marks a significant milestone in the global space industry, showcasing the power of international cooperation and innovation. #SpaceExploration #ISRO #SpaceX #GSAT20 #IndiaInSpace Source: WIONews

So, you may have seen the news that SpaceX has caught one of its rocket boosters in a "historical way" (video here for those curious, but beware of high volume: https://lnkd.in/dGKkgYTZ). But just why is that impressive at all, and why is it also important? What are the implications for the average person? Let's dive into it. 1- Reusability. Up until this point in history, excluding SpaceX's current Falcon rockets, almost the entirety of all rockets ever launched have been designed in a non-reusable way - meaning that, after launch, a part of them splashes down into the ocean and is lost forever, while the other part often makes a controlled re-entry and burns up in the atmosphere. You can clearly see a direct improvement here: any new vehicles that are designed with reusability in mind, such as the one in the video, are a direct contribution to reducing costs and the environmental impacts derived from having to continuously manufacture new ones and dispose of the used ones. 2-Scale and cost. The Starship vehicles (in the footage you can see its lower half, the booster) have by far the largest capacity (both in mass and volume) of any other rocket ever flown. The impact here comes at both market and science-level: by lowering the cost of launch per kg/lb to orbit, we are creating new spaces for companies and products to arrive to the scene. The effect is already visible, as we see new parties trying to fill in technological niches that will be needed in the new space era: space suits, propulsion systems, in-space amenities, lunar/martian transportation and logistics, fluid management in the vacuum of space, energy production and storage, pressurization systems and so on. A world full of innovation is available to us, and lowering launch costs by almost an order of magnitude will only facilitate the transition to that reality. 3-Quality of life for the everyday-person. Far from being solely based in political and highly-specialized research interests, space exploration is an invisible but loyal provider of benefits for people all across the globe. From the 60's to the present days, NASA and other space agencies have been innovating non-stop to find solutions to the needs I pointed out in the previous point. In the process, we have inadvertently adopted countless of their discoveries in our everyday life. Some examples of developments include: newer, lighter and more efficient isolation materials that we use in our sports clothing and gear; improvement of communication systems (via satellites, laser-guided systems and others); geo-localization systems; weather tracking systems; newer and more efficient chemical/industrial/manufacturing procedures which take place in the vacuum of space; all-terrain transportation systems; high-energy-absorbing materials, and many, many others. This is just a summary. I wanted to share my excitement for this new era that is unfolding in front of us. I have also run out of characters!

India's SMALLEST Satellite ✨KalamSat✨ Let's talk about it! Weighing only 1.26kg (2.6lb), the Kalamsat-V2 was made by students belonging to a space education firm. It is also the first to be built by a private Indian firm and launched by ISRO. Built in just SIX days at a cost of $16,887, KalamSat is a communications satellite for ham radio transmission, a form of wireless communication used by amateurs for non-commercial activities. Communication is the major application of small satellites holding more than 75% share in the small satellites market. KalamSat was made from 3D-printed carbon fiber and was launched into space using a sounding rocket, and the whole mission lasted 240 minutes. 2,304 small satellites were launched globally in 2022, a 32.2% increase from the previous year. By 2030, small satellites market is estimated to reach a value of US $7,706 million. 💰 Want to learn more about the booming small satellite industry? Click here👉 https://lnkd.in/eEhtEan9 Follow us for more amazing insights! #satellite #smallsat #spaceexploration #India #3dPrinting #innovation #NASA #ISRO

ISROs Next Generation Launch Vehicle (#NGLV) will be game changer for #IndianSpaceMission!! ISRO - Indian Space Research Organization is gearing for this heavy-lift rocket, designed to replace its current workhorses like the #PSLV and #GSLV!! These are the main features of #NGLV which makes it very unique; 1. #Modular and Reusable: Can be #Configured as per mission requirement and its parts can be reused also. 2. #Payload Capacity:  48 tons to low Earth orbit (#LEO) and 10 tons to geostationary transfer orbit (#GTO) 3. #Propulsion System: The rocket will feature a more #Efficient & #Environmentally friendly LOX-Methane engine for the core stage. 4. Versatility: From #Communication to #Earth observation satellite to support #DeepSpace missions. 5. Launch Rate: It will be used for #FrequentMissions with higher payload capacity. The #NGLV is going to change entire space system of not only #India, it will be for whole world!! Just look at the sight; what a artistic launch view of ISROs future upcoming vehicle, The #NGLV 😍 !! #NGLV #ISRO Post Credit: Venkitakrishnan PV

India’s GSAT-N2 satellite launched by SpaceX Falcon 9 to enhance broadband and in-flight connectivity across India. ISRO’s largest satellite yet at 4.7 tonnes. #GSATN2 #ISRO #SpaceX #Satellite https://trib.al/Jok5M1E

SpaceX has launched India’s GSAT-20 satellite, weighing 4,700 kg, into space. It is the first time ISRO - Indian Space Research Organization has partnered with SpaceX, as the satellite is too heavy for Indian rockets. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Florida’s Cape Canaveral on Tuesday. GSAT-20 will improve communication in India, offering internet services in remote areas and on flights. It uses advanced Ka-band technology and will work for 14 years.     For more news, check the link: https://arclantic.com/ #SpaceX #ISRO #Satellite #SatelliteLaunch #SpaceExploration #Space #ElonMusk #Tech #Innovation #Technology #Internet #BreakingNews #TrendingNews #India #IndiaNews #World #Worldnews #explore #exploremore #news #newsupdate #ARCLANTIC

💥 Historic Liftoff In a landmark achievement for India’s space exploration, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched its GSAT-20 satellite aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Base, Florida, at 12:01 AM IST on November 19, 2024. This is the first time since 1990 that ISRO has used a US launch vehicle, marking a new phase in ISRO-SpaceX commercial collaboration. 💥 What is GSAT? GSAT (Geostationary Satellite) is a series of communication satellites developed by ISRO. The latest, GSAT-20, weighs 4,700 kg and is designed to improve communication across India. Due to the payload limit of ISRO’s own rockets (up to 4,000 kg), GSAT-20 required a more powerful launch vehicle, which SpaceX's Falcon 9 provided. 💥 Roles of ISRO and SpaceX ISRO is India’s national space agency, responsible for satellite development, while SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, is a private aerospace manufacturer and launch services provider. ISRO’s commercial arm, New Space India Limited (NSIL), contracted SpaceX for this mission, marking a shift toward leveraging commercial partnerships for satellite deployment. 💥 Benefits for India GSAT-20 will enhance communication infrastructure in India, providing high-speed internet to remote areas and in-flight connectivity for airlines. Its Ka-band high-throughput system will support initiatives like smart cities and broadband expansion, helping bridge the digital divide and improve connectivity across the nation. #ISRO #SpaceX #GSAT20 #SatelliteLaunch #SpaceExploration #ElonMusk

Why ISRO chose SpaceX: First commercial deal between ISRO & SpaceX? Why not launch ourself? New Space India (Limited) in a post on X declared the successful placement of GSAT-N2 Communication Satellite into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO), launched by SpaceX's Falcon 9 Rocket. It's first commercial collaboration between ISRO and SpaceX. But why we had to outsource this launch? Especially after ISRO launched over 4,300 foreign satellites this year. The reason is weight of the GSAT-N2 satellite. GSAT-N2 is indigenously developed by New Space India (Limited), the commercial wing of Indian Space Research Organisation. The satellite is intended to add data transmission capacity to the communication infrastructure required by Smart Cities Mission of India. It features a Ka-band high-throughput communications payload with 70 Gbit/s. The gross weight of the satellite is 4,700 kgs. ISRO’s most powerful launch vehicle, the LVM-3, has the capacity to carry spacecrafts with weight upto 4,000 kgs. And therefore, we had to outsource the launch. Traditionally ISRO collaborated with European Partners until this time when they chose SpaceX for this launch. Should ISRO and NSIL focus on building superior rockets with higher payloads in India? ISRO - Indian Space Research Organization SpaceX #spacelaunch #techcontent #contentmarketing #trendingcontent #funnelprolabs #techcontentmarketing