India successfully launched its latest communication satellite GSAT-6, having an indigenous cryogenic engine, onboard the GSLV-D6 rocket from the spaceport in Sriharikota on Thursday, August 27. The feat is the second one for the Indian Space Research Organisation scientists in using the indigenously made cryogenic stage after the January 5, 2014 launch of GSLV-D5. ISRO Chairman AS Kiran Kumar and other scientists during a press conference after successful launch of GSAT-6 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (ISRO) at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.

ISRO's communication satellite GSAT-6 on board GSLV-D6

ISRO's communication satellite GSAT-6 on board GSLV-D6