India’s GSAT-20 rides SpaceX Falcon-9 to orbit

On November 18, 2024, at 12:01 AM IST, India achieved a significant milestone with the launch of GSAT-20 aboard SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket. This marks the first time NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the commercial arm of ISRO, has partnered with SpaceX for satellite deployment. The satellite separated from the rocket 34 minutes post-launch and was successfully placed into its geosynchronous transfer orbit.