List of Communication Satellites
Launch DateLaunch MassLaunch VehicleApplicationRemarksGSAT-31Feb 06, 20192536 kgAriane-5 VA-247CommunicationGSAT-7ADec 19, 2018GSLV-F11 / GSAT-7A MissionCommunicationGSAT-11 MissionDec 05, 20185854 kgAriane-5 VA-246CommunicationGSAT-29Nov 14, 20183423 kgGSLV Mk III-D2 / GSAT-29 MissionCommunicationGSAT-6AMar 29, 2018GSLV-F08/GSAT-6A MissionCommunicationGSAT-17Jun 29,…
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