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ISRO recalls mega GSAT-11 from Kourou for re-tests
Context
Recall of GSAT 11
What has happened?
Just over a fortnight after flying GSAT-11 out to Kourou for launch, the Indian Space Research Organisation has recalled the heaviest communication satellite it has built. The reason is said to be for conducting additional technical checks in Bengaluru, where it was built
GSAT-11
GSAT-11, a geostationary satellite, is aimed at providing multiple spot beam coverage in Ka and Ku bands over the Indian region and nearby islands. Its 12 gbps service is expected to be far more superior to older Indian communication satellites
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