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Bad weather conditions delay launch of GSAT-18 to 6 October

The liftoff of Ariane 5 rocket with Indian satellite GSAT-18 has been postponed to October 6 due to unfavourable weather conditions, said Arianespace.

PM Modi lauds scientists for successful launch of GSAT-16

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today hailed scientists for the successful launch of GSAT-16 communication satellite, saying it will become a major asset for the country's space programme.

GSAT-16 launch deferred for 2nd time due to inclement weather

With a lift-off mass of 3,181 kg, GSAT-16 is configured to carry a total of 48 communication transponders, the largest by a communication satellite developed by the ISRO so far.

Isro's GSAT-16 launch deferred due to inclement weather in Kourou

The launch of India's latest communication satellite GSAT-16 in the early hours tomorrow by Arianespace rocket from Kourou in French Guiana was deferred due to inclement weather at the launch base, ISRO announced tonight.