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GSLV F 11 carrying GSAT 7A to be launched on Wednesday

The 26-hour countdown for India's GSLV F 11 carrying GSAT-7A has been progressing smoothly at the second launch pad of the  Sathish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. <br />''<br />''The rocket is scheduled for launch on Wednesday at 4.10 pm. <br />''<br />''GSAT 7A is a geostationary communication satellite weighing 2250 kilogram and will provide communication services in Ku Band over the Indian region. <br />''<br />''ISRO officials said that the fuel filling procedures and tests are being carried out to ensure precise launch tomorrow. <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. <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. <br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">This heavyweight communication satellite will provide vital data for hi tech communication in strategic fields. </span>

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