A New Era in Space Collaboration, ISRO’s GSAT-N2 and SpaceX| WATCH How ISRO Benefited from SpaceX’s

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ISRO's GSAT-N2 satellite, designed to enhance communication infrastructure, was launched aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket due to its cost-effectiveness and timely delivery. This partnership highlights the growing collaboration between global space agencies and private firms for successful missions.    #ISRO #SpaceX #GSATN2 #Falcon9 #SatelliteLaunch #SpaceCollaboration #SpaceExploration #IndianSpaceProgram #SatelliteTechnology #GlobalPartnership #OneIndia #OneIndiaReport #OneindiaNews                 ~HT.97~PR.362~ED.194~

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00:00In the world of space exploration, India's Indian Space Research Organisation or in short

00:18ISRO, has carved out a legacy of remarkable success.

00:22From launching cost-effective missions like Chandrayaan to landing on the Moon, ISRO has

00:27consistently pushed the boundaries of science and technology.

00:32But even a giant in the field like ISRO needs to adapt and evolve.

00:37And in a striking partnership, they turned to a private company with a global reputation

00:42– SpaceX – to launch one of their most important satellites, the GSAT-N2.

00:49So why would India's space agency with its powerful rockets look to Elon Musk's SpaceX?

00:56The answer lies in a blend of technological necessity, timing and practical decision-making.

01:01Let's explore how this collaboration unfolded and why it makes a perfect sense.

01:09Let's first understand what is GSAT-N2.

01:15The GSAT-N2, a communications satellite, is a significant part of India's ongoing efforts

01:21to enhance its satellite network.

01:24Designed to improve broadband connectivity, GSAT-N2 aims to provide a crucial boost to

01:30India's communication infrastructure.

01:32It carries transponders that will assist in telecommunication, broadcasting and internet

01:38services, especially to remote and rural areas.

01:42With its ability to provide uninterrupted services for years to come, GSAT-N2 is not

01:48just another satellite.

01:50It is a step forward for India's ambition in space and technology.

01:59Why SpaceX?

02:00In the world of space missions, cost efficiency, reliability and timely launches are key factors

02:07that determine success.

02:09Despite ISRO's incredible track record with its own launch vehicles like PSLV or GSLV,

02:16there were several practical reasons why ISRO chose to collaborate with SpaceX for

02:21GSAT-N2.

02:22First, the GSAT-N2 mission required a precise and quick deployment.

02:29The global competition to launch satellite at lower cost and on time is fierce.

02:34SpaceX, with its impressive track record, offered both.

02:38They had the technical capabilities to launch the GSAT-N2 on the Falcon 9 rocket with a

02:44guaranteed timeline.

02:46SpaceX is renowned for its reusable rocket technology, which drastically reduces cost

02:52and improves the turnaround time for launching satellites, making it a prime option for a

02:57project like this.

02:59Moreover, while ISRO's homegrown rockets are remarkable, they were already committed to

03:05other high-priority missions, leaving a potential gap in their schedule.

03:10SpaceX's reliable launch window was something that aligned perfectly with ISRO's need, filling

03:16in that gap with efficiency.

03:19Now it is important to understand what is Falcon 9 rocket.

03:23The Falcon 9 rocket, developed by SpaceX, is one of the most reliable and cost-effective

03:28launch vehicles in the world.

03:30It is known for its reusability, an innovative feature that revolutionized space travel.

03:37Falcon 9 is capable of lifting heavy payloads into space and is often used for a wide range

03:43of missions, for commercial satellite deployments, to resupply missions for the International

03:49Space Station, or in short, ISS.

03:52Its cutting-edge technology, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery make it a preferred choice

03:57for many space agencies and private firms around the world.

04:02For ISRO, choosing Falcon 9 for the GSAT-N2 satellite launch was not just a strategic

04:07decision.

04:08It was a step towards making global space collaborations more common and efficient.

04:15It is important to remember that ISRO is no stranger to success, the Indian space agency

04:21that accomplished monumental milestones.

04:24They made history with the Mars Orbiter Mission, Mangalyaan, which placed India in an elite

04:30club of national capable of interplanetary exploration.

04:34Then there is the Chandrayaan-2 mission, aimed at exploring the moon, which despite

04:39setbacks further cemented India's place in the global space race.

04:43And let's not forget ISRO's ability to launch 104 satellites in one mission, a world record.

04:50Yet, despite these successes, even the most well-equipped space agency in the world faces

04:56challenges.

04:57ISRO's budget constrained the complexity of maintaining tight launch schedules and

05:02the need for specialized rockets for different payloads means that there are times when

05:08partnerships like the one with SpaceX make sense.

05:13The GSAT-N2 needed a reliable, timely launch and that's exactly what SpaceX delivered.

05:20The collaboration between ISRO and SpaceX for the GSAT-N2 launch symbolizes a new era

05:27of global cooperation space exploration.

05:30It is a reminder that no one agency or country can achieve everything alone.

05:36ISRO's partnership with SpaceX is a perfect example of how nations and private companies

05:42are coming together to make space more accessible, efficient and sustainable.

05:47While ISRO continues to push the frontiers of space with its own cutting-edge missions,

05:53its alliance with SpaceX ensures that it has the best tools at its disposal for each mission,

06:00no matter the challenges ahead.

06:02Together, the world watches as they make history, one satellite at a time.

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