Indian communication satellite GSAT-31 will be put into orbit by Arianespace's Ariane 5 heavy lift rocket on February 5 from its spaceport in French Guiana, the company said in a statement.
According to Arianespace, its rocket Ariane 5 has been authorised for lift-off after the review of its launch readiness.
Sriharikota: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)'s communication satellite GSAT-9 on-board GSLV-F09 lifts off from Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has termed the satellite as India's space gift for South Asia. PTI
The rocket will carry two satellites – Saudi Geostationary Satellite 1/Hellas Sat 4 and the GSAT-31.
According to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) the 2,535-kg GSAT-31 is the 40th communication satellite and would augment the Ku-band transponder capacity in geostationary orbit.
The GSAT-31 will have a mission life of 15 years. (IANS)