In Photos: India's GSLV Rocket Launches GSAT-6A Communications Satellite

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Going the Distance

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In the distance the Umbilical Tower of the Second Launch Pad awaits the arrival of the GSLV-F08 vehicle as it travels on the Mobile Launch Pedestal.

All the Parts

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The GSLV-F08 serves as background to the Umbilical Tower of the Second Launch Pad.

Materializing

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The GSLV-F08 emerges from the Vehicle Assembly Building aboard the Mobile Launch Vehicle.

All Together

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In the Vehicle Assembly Building, the GSLV-F08/GSAT-6A is fully integrated on its launch vehicle

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