[Science & Tech] GSAT 9 Satellite - South Asian Satellite [May 5, 2017]

GSAT 9 [3 Marks]

• It is a communication satellite also known as South Asia Satellite.
• It was successfully launched by GSLV F09 launch Vechicle on May 5, 2017 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota of Andhra Pradesh.
• It has 12 Ku band telecommunication satellite which benefits the SAARC nations except the Pakistan.
• The Partners Include
• Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka
• Of the 8 Members of the SAARC Nations Only Pakistan did not participate in this programme.