GSAT-20: This Indian satellite sent into space from Falcon-9 will provide excellent broadband coverage in Andaman Nicobar also, know what other benefits it will have.

New Delhi : India achieved a significant milestone with the launch of GSAT-20 aboard SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket. This is the first time that ISRO’s commercial arm NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) has partnered with SpaceX for satellite deployment. The satellite separated from the rocket 34 minutes after launch. After this it was successfully established in its geosynchronous transfer orbit.

ISRO made a new beginning

In a previous report in our associate newspaper TOI, NSIL Chairman and MD Radhakrishnan D stressed the importance of the collaboration, saying that SpaceX was selected based on the RFP issued by us last year. There were other bidders also. This is a new beginning because we are launching from their soil using an American rocket. The current agreement is only for this launch, and we will consider future requirements.

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Main features of GSAT-20

• The GSAT-20 satellite represents state-of-the-art advancements in satellite communications technology, with features optimized to meet India’s growing connectivity needs.
• High data capacity: With a throughput of 48 Gbps in 32 beams.
• The satellite ensures strong broadband coverage to remote areas like Andaman, Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands.
• Ka-Band Technology: Using Ka-Band frequencies, GSAT-20 is designed to support in-flight Internet services and smart city initiatives.
• Durability and Efficiency: The satellite is designed for a mission life of 14 years.
• It features advanced materials including CFRP structures and Li-ion batteries.

demand based model

The launch is part of the 2020 space sector reforms of the Government of India. This empowers NSIL to develop satellites based on service demand. GSAT-20 is NSIL’s second demand driven satellite after GSAT-24. It was launched in 2022. It was completely leased to Tata Play. Unlike GSAT-24, which served a single customer, GSAT-20 will serve multiple users. In the report of our associate newspaper TOI, an official said that while this is also a dedicated satellite, it is not for any one company. There are many players in this sector.

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expanding space ambitions

Established as part of India’s space commercialization effort, NSIL is tasked with owning, operating and financing satellite missions to meet market needs. Its first demand-driven mission, GSAT-24, launched in June 2022, set a precedent for private sector participation in India’s satellite industry. With the launch of GSAT-20, NSIL furthers its mission to enhance connectivity infrastructure across India. This is in line with the government’s vision to leverage space technology for national development, especially in bridging the digital divide.