India’s GSAT-24 satellite launched on French rocket

• On June 23, India launched its GSAT-24 satellite, that has been built by ISRO for NewSpace India Limited (NSIL).

• GSAT-24 satellite was launched on Ariane 5 space launch vehicle, by French company Arianespace.

• It was launched from Kourou in French Guiana, in South America.

• GSAT-24 is a 24-Ku band communication satellite. It weighs 4180 kg. The satellite will provide coverage to pan-India, to meet DTH application needs.