The 26-hour countdown for India's GSLV F 11 carrying GSAT-7A has been progressing smoothly at the second launch pad of the&nbsp; Sathish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.&nbsp;<br />''<br />''The rocket is scheduled for launch on Wednesday at 4.10 pm.&nbsp;<br />''<br />''GSAT 7A is a geostationary communication satellite weighing 2250 kilogram and will provide communication services in Ku Band over the Indian region.&nbsp;<br />''<br />''ISRO officials said that the fuel filling procedures and tests are being carried out to ensure precise launch tomorrow.&nbsp;<br />''<br />''GSLV F 11 with indigenous cryogenic upper stage has a total of three stages before reaching the destined orbit using the onboard propulsion system.&nbsp;<br />''<br />''Though the first stage will take place within 20 minutes of the lift-off, it might take one or two days after separation from the launcher to reach its final orbital stage.&nbsp;<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">This heavyweight communication satellite will provide vital data for hi tech communication in strategic fields.&nbsp;</span>
News On AIR | December 18, 2018 8:00 PM
GSLV F 11 carrying GSAT 7A to be launched on Wednesday