The launch of India's latest communication satellite GSAT-18, onboard Arianespace rocket, from Kourou in French Guiana has been deferred by a day. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said, due to heavy cross winds, the launch, which was scheduled for 2 AM Indian Time today, has been postponed by 24 hours.<br/><br/>Arianespace, on its website, said the launch has now been scheduled for tomorrow between 2 and 3:15 AM Indian time. It said, the launcher remains in a safe standby condition.<br/><br/>Arianespace launch vehicle Ariane-5 VA-231 will be carrying GSAT-18 along with co-passenger Sky Muster II for the Australian operator National Broadband Network.<br/><br/>GSAT-18 is designed to provide continuity of services on operational satellites in C-band, Extended C-band and Ku-bands.<br/><br/>GSAT-18's co-passenger Sky Muster II, built by Space Systems Loral in California, is aimed at bridging the digital divide, especially in the rural and isolated regions of Australia.

The launch of India's latest communication satellite GSAT-18, onboard Arianespace rocket, from Kourou in French Guiana has been deferred by a day. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said, due to heavy cross winds, the launch, which was scheduled for 2 AM Indian Time today, has been postponed by 24 hours.<br/><br/>Arianespace, on its website, said the launch has now been scheduled for tomorrow between 2 and 3:15 AM Indian time. It said, the launcher remains in a safe standby condition.<br/><br/>Arianespace launch vehicle Ariane-5 VA-231 will be carrying GSAT-18 along with co-passenger Sky Muster II for the Australian operator National Broadband Network.<br/><br/>GSAT-18 is designed to provide continuity of services on operational satellites in C-band, Extended C-band and Ku-bands.<br/><br/>GSAT-18's co-passenger Sky Muster II, built by Space Systems Loral in California, is aimed at bridging the digital divide, especially in the rural and isolated regions of Australia.