Elon Musk's space exploration firm SpaceX has successfully launched the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) GSAT-20 communication satellite. The launch occurred from Florida's Cape Canaveral earlier today. This is a major milestone as it is the first commercial collaboration between ISRO and SpaceX. GSAT-20, aka GSAT N-2, is a 4,700kg communication satellite which was too heavy for India's rockets to carry. Satellite capabilities GSAT-20 to enhance internet connectivity in India The GSAT-20 will be operational for 14 years, offering critical services across India. These include internet connectivity for remote areas and in-flight internet services. Notably, this launch comes after recent regulatory changes allowing such connectivity in Indian airspace. The satellite is ISRO's first to use the advanced Ka-band frequency exclusively, enabling it to provide a higher bandwidth with its range of radio frequencies between 27GHz and 40GHz. The GSAT-20 carries 32 user beams and is India's highest throughput satellite. Financials