- This mission will be part of space reforms that were announced by GOI in June 2020.
- The mission is named GSAT 24, a four-tonne class Ku band satellite.
- The satellite will be leased to Tata Sky. It will use this satellite for its DTH applications.
- It will be launched during the first quarter of 2022.
- The NSIL has the permission to build, launch, own and operate the satellite and provide services to its committed customer.
- This GSAT 24 will be built by ISRO.
- It will be launched using the Ariane-5 launcher which is operated by Arianespace.
- The satellite will be owned and operated by NSIL on a commercial basis.
- Static Part:
- HQ of NSL: Bengaluru
- Chairman and MD of NSIL: G Narayana
Question:
a. Dish TV
b. Airtel Digital TV
c. Tata Sky
d. Sun Direct
