the south asia satellite (gsat-9) geosynchronous communications , meteorology satellite indian space research organisation (isro) south asian association regional cooperation (saarc) region.[1] satellite launched on 5th may,2017. during 18th saarc summit held in nepal in 2014, indian prime minister narendra modi mooted idea of satellite serving needs of saarc member nations, part of neighbourhood first policy.
one month after sworn in prime minister of india, in june 2014 modi asked isro develop saarc satellite, can dedicated ‘gift’ neighbors.
it satellite saarc region 12 ku-band transponders (36 mhz each) , launch using indian geosynchronous satellite launch vehicle gslv mk-ii. total cost of launching satellite estimated ₹2,350,000,000 (₹235 crore). cost associated launch met government of india. satellite enables full range of applications , services in areas of telecommunication , broadcasting applications viz television (tv), direct-to-home (dth), small aperture terminals (vsats), tele-education, telemedicine , disaster management support.
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