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Monday, October 26, 2009

India to launch first military satellite in 2010

India plans to launch its first dedicated military satellite, a naval communications satellite next year, according to India's defense minister A.K. Antony.

The satellite, when sent into geosynchronous orbit, will have a 600-1,000 nautical mile communication range over the Indian Ocean Region.

"The naval communication satellite's launch next year will significantly improve connectivity at sea," said Antony.

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