According to the Compliance Audit on Scientific and Environmental Ministries/Departments of Union Government by the CAG, the Department of Space (DOS) launched the GSAT-6 at a cost of Rs 508 crore but was unable to utilise the satellite as envisaged due to non-readiness of its ground segment.
GSAT-11 was initially planned for launch on May 25 was rescheduled by ISRO, citing the need for additional technical checks.
ISRO today said it would launch a record 83 satellites in one go using its workhorse PSLV-C37 toward the end of January.
Indian Space Research Organisation is lining up three PSLV launches from Sriharikota spaceport by October this year, its Chairman K Radhakrishnan said today.