Edusat leading the way for distance learning in India.
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| Title: | Edusat leading the way for distance learning in India. |
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| Source: | TechTrends: Linking Research & Practice to Improve Learning. Nov/Dec2004, Vol. 48 Issue 6, p65-65. 1/3p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Distance education, *Interactive multimedia, *Telecommunication in education, Geostationary satellites, Transponders |
| Geographic Terms: | India |
| Abstract: | India has successfully placed into geo-stationary orbit its first satellite dedicated to education. The 1,950-kilogram Edusat satellite was launched by the GSLV-F01 (Geo-synchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle) that blasted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. Edusat is intended to meet the demand for interactive satellite-based distance education. The Indian Space Research System has emphasized the satellite has specially been configured for the audio-visual medium. The satellite will have multiple regional beams covering different parts of India. |
| Database: | Education Research Complete |
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