Indian scientists lose contact with satellite

India's national space agency has lost contact with a satellite days after it was launched into orbit with much fanfare, authorities said Sunday (Apr 1). The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) lost communication with the GSAT-6A satellite as it prepared to undertake its third and final orbiting manoeuvre on Saturday. "Efforts are underway to establish the link with the satellite," ISRO said in a statement. The satellite - an indigenous model weighing more than 2,000 kg - was designed to improve communications for the armed forces. More

(Source: Channel NewsAsia - Apr 2)