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Here are some unique highlights of the South Asia Satellite that was successfully launched today.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 5, 2017

The gift of a communications satellite for use by neighbours at no cost has perhaps no precedent worldwide.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 5, 2017

The footprint of the Satellite extends all over South Asia.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 5, 2017

The South Asia Satellite has 12 Ku band transponders which India's neighbours can utilise to increase communications.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 5, 2017

Each country will get access to at least one transponder through which they could beam their own programming.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 5, 2017

The satellite will facilitate DTH television, VSAT links, tele-education, telemedicine and disaster management support.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 5, 2017

It will provide critical communication links in times of disasters such as earthquakes, cyclones, floods, and tsunamis.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 5, 2017

Successful launch of South Asian Satellite is a historic moment. It opens up new horizons of engagement.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 5, 2017

This will also greatly benefit South Asia & our region’s progress.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 5, 2017

I congratulate the team of scientists who worked hard for the successful launch of South Asia Satellite. We are very proud of them. @isro

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 5, 2017

The historic occasion has been made better with a surprise- we have leaders of South Asian nations joining us in celebrating this launch.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 5, 2017

We are a united family of South Asian countries, united in our pursuit of peace, progress & prosperity of our region & the entire humankind.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 5, 2017