Bangalore (AsiaNews / Agencies) - India successfully launched its first satellite into orbit this morning dedicated to military use only. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has sent its GSAT-7 into orbit with the Ariane 5 rocket (by the French company Arianespace), from the spaceport of Kourou (French Guiana).
At a cost of 1.85 billion rupees (20.9 million euros), the satellite will cover the continent and the Indian Ocean, with the aim to strengthen maritime security.
By 4 September, the GSAT-7 will reach its orbital station, located about 36 thousand km above the equator.
