X, the first Indian exclusive defence satellite was successfully launched on 29 August 2013 by the European space consortium Arianespace’s Ariane 5 Rocket from the Kourou Spaceport of French Guiana. This launch will push ahead India’s maritime security. Indian Navy will use the multi-band home-built communication spacecraft that is expected to become operational by September 2013. X has been built at an expense of 185 crore rupees and will act as the country’s maiden dedicated spacecraft for defence applications. It was launched during 50-minute launch window that started at 2 am and was injected into the Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit of 249 km perigee (nearest point to earth), 35,929 km apogee (farthest point to earth) and an inclination of 3.5 degree with respect to the equator after completing a flight of 34 minutes. Its frequency bands will enable space based marine communications and will cover the Indian landmass as well as surrounding seas. ID X.
Posted on: Fri, 30 Aug 2013 17:08:58 +0000
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