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Two new satellite projects okayed by Indian Government
Govt. of India has sanctioned $144 million for the launch of 2 more satellites next year to boost telecommunication, TV broadcasting and
VSAT series network of the country.
The satellites INSAT 3A and INSAT 3E will be launched by 2001-2002. Both the satellites will be launched by Arianspace Agency of
Europe.
The cabinet has also approved the increase of the number of procured launches of INSAT 3 series from 3 to 4.
With these satellites KU band services, Meteorological services e.g - cyclone warning and rural area
communication would be benifitted.
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