India’s giant space leap: After NISAR mission, Isro to launch 6,500-kg US satellite

ISRO is set to launch a 6,500 kg US-built communication satellite from Indian soil, marking a significant milestone. This follows the successful launch of the NASA-ISRO NISAR mission on July 30. ISRO Chairman V Narayanan highlighted this achievement, recalling India’s humble beginnings in space with a donated rocket from the US.