- 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:
Q.1 Which entity will make use of the GSAT 24 satellite, which is the first demand-driven communication satellite of NSIL, the ISRO’s arm?
a. Dish TV
b. Airtel Digital TV
c. Tata Sky
d. Sun Direct
a. Dish TV
b. Airtel Digital TV
c. Tata Sky
d. Sun Direct
