South Asia Satellite
Satellite launch to cement India's ties with neighbours: Pranab Mukherjee
He also congratulated ISRO on the successful launch of the South Asia satellite-GSAT-09.
India launches South Asian Satellite to help neighbours, Pakistan opts out
6 of India's neighbours including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and the Maldives are participating in the project.
PM's gift satellite to SAARC buddies to take off today
The new South Asia Satellite will catalyze economic development and governance in six Saarc nations
S. Asia satellite: India’s gift to the region
Because Pakistan chose not to be a part of the programme, the original name of SAARC Satellite was changed to South Asia Satellite.
Modi announces South Asia Satellite launch with SAARC countries excluding Pak
Basically, the satellite is meant for providing communication and disaster support, connectivity among the countries of South Asia region.
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