Why did SpaceX launch ISROs GSAT N2 satellite Does India not have the capability

American businessman Elon Musk’s space company SpaceX on Monday sent an Indian mission to space for the first time. Its Falcon 9 rocket took off carrying the GSAT-N2 communications satellite of India’s space organization ISRO. It was launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, which was successful. But this raises the question why ISRO’s satellite was launched from America? Does India not have such capability?

ISRO has a successful history and experience in launching satellites. ISRO has sent many satellites into space and has also launched satellites for other countries. ISRO is known for launching satellites in low budget. Despite this, GSAT-N2 communications satellite was launched from America.

Actually, the weight of GSAT-N2 satellite is 10360 pounds i.e. about 4700 kg. It has been delivered to an orbit in space that is located 22,236 miles (35,786 kilometers) above our Earth. According to India Today report, no Indian rocket can carry such a heavy payload to such a distance, so ISRO chose the Falcon-9 rocket, which is a popular rocket of SpaceX and has taken many missions to their destination. .

Even before this, ISRO has launched its heavy satellites from foreign countries. Usually the European company Arianespace used to launch this, but for the first time the Falcon-9 rocket has been chosen. As it happens every time, the first stage booster of SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket returned to Earth exactly 8.5 minutes after liftoff. This was the 19th mission of this booster.

What work will GSAT-N2 do?

According to reports, when GSAT-N2 starts functioning, with its help internet connectivity can be provided to remote areas. People will be able to get internet services even in flights.