Ariane-5 precisely placed the satellite into the intended Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit.
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Indias advanced multi-band communication satellite,GSAT-7,was successfully launched at 2 am on Friday by the Ariane-5 launch vehicle from Kourou,French Guiana. Ariane-5 precisely placed the satellite into the intended Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit GTO after a flight of duration 34 minutes and 25 seconds.
The solar panels of the satellite have been deployed and they are generating power. Initial checks have indicated normal health, a statement issued by ISRO said.
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