Why did ISRO launch GSAT-N2 satellite through Elon Musk’s SpaceX? Know what will work in space

Science News Desk – American businessman Elon Musk’s space company SpaceX on Monday launched an Indian mission into space for the first time. Its Falcon-9 rocket took off carrying the GSAT-N2 communication satellite of India’s space organization ISRO. It was launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, which was successful. But this raises the question why ISRO’s satellite was launched from America? Does India not have such capability?

ISRO has a successful history and experience in launching satellites. ISRO has sent many satellites into space and has also launched satellites of other countries. ISRO is known for launching satellites in low budget. Despite this, the GSAT-N2 communication satellite was launched from America. Actually, the weight of the GSAT-N2 satellite is 10360 pounds i.e. about 4700 kg. It has been delivered to an orbit in space that is located 22,236 miles (35,786 kilometers) above our Earth. According to the report, till now no Indian rocket can carry such a heavy payload, so ISRO chose the Falcon-9 rocket, which is a popular rocket of SpaceX and has taken many missions to their destination.

Even before this, ISRO has launched its heavy satellites from abroad. Usually the European company Arianespace used to launch them, but for the first time the Falcon-9 rocket has been chosen. As it happens every time, the first stage booster of SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket returned to Earth just 8.5 minutes after takeoff. This was the 19th mission of this booster.

What will GSAT-N2 do?
According to reports, when GSAT-N2 starts functioning, it will help in providing internet connectivity to remote areas. People will be able to get internet services even in flights.