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🛰️ ISRO and SpaceX Team Up — For A Special Project

Swarajya StaffJan 15, 2024, 01:52 PM | Updated 01:54 PM IST
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Starship liftoff through successful hot-stage separation. (SpaceX/Twitter)

Dear readers,

India's space agency, ISRO, and the American space giant SpaceX are teaming up for a special project and we've got the lowdown for you.

What's happening: ISRO crafted GSAT-N2, a top-notch satellite for better internet in remote areas. The snag? It's too heavy for ISRO's rockets. Enter SpaceX's Falcon 9, the ideal pick to launch this hefty satellite.


Karan writes in his column today about this partnership and what it means for the future. Give it a read: https://swarajyamag.com/science/why-isro-needs-spacex-for-now

Sankranti wishes,

Raghu

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