GSAT-11
The
union cabinet has given its approval for the procurement of launch services and
realisation of ground segment for GSAT-11 spacecraft at a cost of Rs.1,117
crore. GSAT-11 will be ready for launch by the end of 2016.
§ The
ground segment is being realised to address the rural communication
requirements.
§ The
ground segment of GSAT-11 will also enable the utilisation of a small portion
of the bandwidth for societal services apart from providing in-orbit testing
support.
§ It
will also provide a high throughput capacity of about 10 Gbps to render
broadband connectivity, especially in rural areas.
§ In
2009, Government of India had approved the development of GSAT-11, which is
touted to be one of the largest Indian communication satellite. GSAT-11 has a
mission life of about 15 years.
§ GSAT-11
is a four-tonne geostationary communications satellite, which has a mission
life of about 15 years.
§ The
GSAT-11 will not only link all the towns and villages in this country with
quality high-speed Wi-Fi service, it will also integrate internet and
television services.
§ The
satellite is currently under development at Department of Space and ISRO
facilities.
