* Astronomy

ISRO eyes a 6-tonne 'K' band satellite

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) plans to foray into the powerful and high-throughput world of 'K' band satellites by importing a six-tonne satellite, building one itself, or both.
It is looking at packing in 100 beams in a 'next generation' satellite compared to its regular 40, a senior ISRO associate and satellite expert said.
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