GSLV rocket with GSAT-6A satellite lifts off
Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), March 29 (IANS) An Indian rocket carrying communication satellite GSAT-6A lifted off from the Sriharikota Spaceport in Andhra Pradesh on Thursday evening.
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BREAKING NEWS: Rocket with communication satellite GSAT-6A launched from Sriharikota
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