GSAT-17 successfully launched by Ariane-5 VA-238 from Kourou, French Guiana https://t.co/yOrCnpjgON https://t.co/uloiIWJjwj — ISRO (@isro) 14987102670001. Configured around I-3K extended bus, the GSAT-17 carries payloads in Normal C- band, Extended C-band and S-band to provide various communication services.2. The satellite also carries equipment for meteorological data relay and satellite-based search and rescue services being provided earlier by INSAT satellites.3. Launched into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO), GSAT-17 will strengthen Isro 's current fleet of 17 telecommunications satellites.4. GSAT-17 was the 21st satellite from Isro to be launched by Arianespace and its designed in-orbit operational life is about 15 years.6.

Source: Times of India June 29, 2017 04:57 UTC