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.