Q.2698: RELAUNCH OF FAILED SATELLITES

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF SPACE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 2698
ANSWERED ON 17.08.2011

Shri E.G. SUGAVANAM

Will the Minister of SPACE be pleased to state:-

(a) whether Indian Space Research Organisation proposes to relaunch the satellites which ends in failure;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

ANSWER: MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY PERSONNEL, PG & PENSIONS AND IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE(SHRI V. NARAYANASAMY):

(a) & (b) In case of satellites that fail while in orbit, a new satellite is launched as a replacement to meet the continuity of services and also factoring in the new programmatic requirements.

(c) Does not arise.

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