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Why is ISRO building a second rocket launchport in Tamil Nadu’s Kulasekarapattinam?

The cornerstone for ISRO's second rocket launchpad was laid on February 28 in Kulasekarapattinam, situated in the Thoothukudi district of coastal Tamil Nadu. It will be dedicated solely to commercial, on-demand, and small satellite launches in the future.

Why is the new ISRO launch port located in Tamil Nadu?

Geographical advantage: Kulasekarapattinam launch port is strategically located in coastal Tamil Nadu, providing a direct southward trajectory for Small Satellite Launch Vehicles (SSLV) which require less fuel.

Strategic importance: Kulasekarapattinam's proximity to Colombo, several kilometers to the west, enables straight southward flights without the need to skirt eastwards around Sri Lanka, further conserving fuel for SSLV launches.

Scientific benefit: Its location allows for shorter launch trajectories compared to launches from SHAR, ISRO's current launch site, leading to fuel savings and increased payload capacities for SSLVs.

Notably, both the launch ports are located on Southern India, near the equator.

About SHAR

SHAR is located along the east coast of Andhra Pradesh, approximately 80 km away from Chennai.

The facility currently serves as the launch infrastructure for all ISRO missions.

It is equipped with various facilities including solid propellant processing setup, static testing, and launch vehicle integration facilities.

Additionally, SHAR provides telemetry services for tracking and command network oversight during launches, along with a mission control center.

SHAR has two launch complexes, primarily used for launching the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), the Geosynchronous Space Launch Vehicles (GSLV), and the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mk-III, now known as LVM3.

Why does India need a new launch port?

Increased commercial launches: With the opening of the space sector to private players, there is an expected surge in commercial launches, necessitating additional launch capacity.

Support for private players: The new launch port will provide infrastructure for private companies to develop space-qualified systems, build satellites, and launch vehicles, fostering growth in the commercial space sector.

Relieve burden on existing facility: To prevent overburdening the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR in Sriharikota, which handles larger missions, a new launch port is required for smaller payloads.

Specialized missions: SHAR will continue to handle major missions like lunar and interplanetary missions, including the Gaganyaan human-flight mission, while the new launch port will focus on smaller payloads.

What are SSLVs and what are they used for?

SSLVs (Small Satellite Launch Vehicles) are compact launch vehicles developed by ISRO specifically for launching small satellites.

SSLVs have a three-stage design utilising utilize a combination of solid and liquid propulsion stages.

Payload: SSLVs are designed to launch small-sized satellites weighing between 10 to 500kg into Low Earth Orbit (LEO), including mini, micro, or nano satellites.

Benefits: Offers cost-effective solutions for satellite insertion into orbit, with shorter flight times compared to larger launch vehicles.

Applications: Primarily used for commercial and on-demand launches, catering to various satellite projects including those from college students and private players in the space sector.

ISRO's SSLV journey:

First attempt (SSLV-D1) in August 2022: Failure due to improper satellite insertion into orbit.

Second attempt (SSLV-D2) in February 2023: Achieved success, with three satellites successfully inserted into the intended orbit.

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ISRO's GSLV Mk III D2 / GSAT-29 Mission Full Launch video | Raw footage

GSAT-29 is among the advanced high throughput communication satellites planned by Isro, which has already launched the GSAT-19. The other two in the immediate pipeline are: GSAT-11, which was recalled from its launchpad earlier this year and is gearing up for a December launch, and GSAT-20, which is likely to be launched in 2019.

Together, these satellites will usher in an age of high-speed internet connectivity in the country, bridging the gap between cities and the hinterland.

Director of U R Rao Satellite Centre P Kunhikrishnan said GSAT-11 would be ready for launch from French Guyana on December 4.

GSLV-MKIII A three-stage heavy lift launch vehicle, GSLV-MKIII has two solid strap-ons as first stage, a liquid propellant core as second stage and a cryogenic as third stage. It is designed to carry 4-tonne class of satellites to geosynchronous transfer orbit (GTO) or about 10 tonnes to low earth orbit (LEO), which is about twice the capability of GSLV Mk II. That the present mission was only the second developmental flight of GSLV-MKIII means that the space agency needs a glitch-free launch to keep its date with the bigger missions while also establishing this class of rocket as its mainstay.

The 3,423kg communication satellite is designed for a mission life of 10 years. The three-axis body-stabilised multibeam satellite carries two high throughput communication transponders (Ka/Ku-band) intended to meet the communication requirements of users, including those in remote areas.

In addition, several new technologies such as Q and V band payload, data transmission through optical communication link will be demonstrated.

Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre director V Narayanan said the he indigenous cryogenic engine had performed “exceedingly well.”

Isro chairman K Sivan said, “With the successful launch, we have completed the developmental flights of GSLV MkIII.” He said the first operational flight of GSLV MkIII would be Chandrayaan-2 planned in January 2019. The rocket would also carry human to space. “The first unmanned mission will be in December 2020. There will be one more unmanned mission before the manned mission. The manned mission is planned for December 2021.”

He said nearly 90% of the activity in this mission had been done by industry for both the launcher and the satellite. “They supplied flawless systems and hardware for the mission,” he said.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) on Wednesday successfully placed another communication satellite in orbit, while also achieving a crucial success of GSLV-MkIII rocket which is slated to launch two big missions --Chandrayaan-2 and the human space mission -- in the next four years.

Around 17 minutes after lifting off from the second launch pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 5.08pm, GSLV MkIII-D2 placed GSAT-29 in a geostationary transfer orbit (GTO) with the required inclination to the equator. A few days later, the satellite will be placed in its final geostationary orbit (GEO) using the onboard propulsion system. It will be located at 55°E longitude.

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GSLV MK III successfully puts satellite in orbit

GSLV MK III successfully puts satellite in orbit

The GSLV MK III-D1 rocket carrying the GSAT-19 satellite will lift off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh at 5.28 pm. It is capable of carrying payloads of up to 4,000 kg into the Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) and 10,000 kg into the Low Earth Orbit.

The Indian Space Organisation (ISRO) on Monday  launched one of its heaviest communication satellites, the…

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Successfully launches of GSLV Mk III D1 carrying GSAT-19

ISRO - Indian Space Research Organisation logo. June 6, 2017

GSLV Mk III-D1 launches GSAT-19

GSLV Mk III-D1 launched GSAT-19 on Monday, June 05, 2017 from the Second Launch Pad (SLP) at Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR (SDSC SHAR), Sriharikota.

GSLV Mk III D1 / GSAT-19 Tracking and Onboard Camera Video

GSLV-Mk III is capable launching 4 ton class of satellites to Geosynchronous Transfer orbit (GTO). It is a three-stage vehicle with two solid motor strap-ons (S200), a liquid propellant core stage (L110) and a cryogenic stage (C25).

GSLV Mk III-D1/GSAT-19 Mission Curtain Raiser Video

GSLV-Mk III-D1 is the first developmental flight, carrying 3136 kg GSAT-19 satellite to a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). The vehicle is configured with a 5 m ogive payload fairing and slanted strap-on nose cone to provide aerodynamic robustness.

GSAT 19E experimental communications satellite

India’s Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mk. 3 (GSLV Mk.3) launches its first orbital test flight with the GSAT 19E experimental communications satellite. Related links: GSAT-19: http://www.isro.gov.in/Spacecraft/gsat-19 GSLV Mark III-D1 / GSAT-19 Brochure: http://www.isro.gov.in/gslv-mk-iii-d1-gsat-19-mission/gslv-mark-iii-d1-gsat-19-brochure For more information about the mission, visit: http://www.isro.gov.in/launcher/gslv-mk-iii-d1-gsat-19-mission For more information about Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), visit:  http://www.isro.gov.in/ Images, Videos, Text, Credits: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)/Günter Space Page. Greetings, Orbiter.ch Full article

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ISRO: dual success with GSLV MK III + GSAT-19

ISRO: dual success with GSLV MK III + GSAT-19

The Indian Space Research Organization (Isro) launched its heaviest rocket— the GSLV MK III—to put the GSAT-19 communications satellite into orbit, in a demonstration of its capability to hurl next-generation satellites into orbit and carry astronauts into outer space. At 05-06-2017, 5.28pm, the 43m, 640-tonne geosynchronous satellite launch vehicle (GSLV) Mark III (D1), lifted off from the…

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GSLV Mk III-D1/GSAT-19 Mission

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ISRO to Launch GSAT-19 Communications Satellite on June 5 Using Its Heaviest Rocket, GSLV-Mk III

ISRO to Launch GSAT-19 Communications Satellite on June 5 Using Its Heaviest Rocket, GSLV-Mk III

India will be launching, on June 5, communication satellite GSAT-19 using its heaviest rocket which has a capacity to lift a four ton satellites to geosynchronous transfer orbit (GTO), the Indian space agency said on Tuesday.

According to Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the geosynchronous satellite launch vehicle – Mark III (GSLV-Mk III) is scheduled to be launched on June 5 at…

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Isro indigenously develops telemetry and telecommand processor for Indian spacecraft

Isro indigenously develops telemetry and telecommand processor for Indian spacecraft

Isro currently imports equipment necessary for uplinking and downlinking to satellites. The equipment use an international standard for satellite communication known as Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems (CCSDS). The imported equipment is expensive, and as part of the “Make in India” campaign, Isro has successfully taken up and realised the indigenous development of the telemetry &…

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GSAT-19 Launching: A communication satellite, Also a monster rocket along with a gamechanging Experimentation : India, News

GSAT-19 launch: A satellite satellite, a monster rocket and a gamechanging experiment

The GSAT-19 communication satellite launch car, GSLV Mk-III, weighs up to 200 fully-grown elephants.  

GSAT-19 communication satellite will take off from Sriharikota. Photo: PTI.

India is all set to launch communication satellite GSAT-19 into space tomorrow working with a monster rocket.

The satellite launch vehicle–the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark-III (GSLV Mk-III)–is the heaviest rocket till date. Its weight is equal to that of five fully-loaded Boeing Jumbo Jets or up to 200 fully grown elephants.

“All activities to our GSLV-Mark III launch tomorrow will be happening in Sriharikota, expecting launch at 5:28 pm,” explained A S Kiran Kumar, chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

The ISRO chairman known as the launch a significant event as it will help India place communication satellites to space from its own land.

The GSAT-19’s effective launch will pave the way for the launch of GSAT-11–even a deeper communication satellite–to the distance in the not too distant future.

HERE IS ALL YOU Will Need TO KNOW ABOUT THE GSAT-19 AND GLSV-MARK III LAUNCH:

The GSLV-Mark III at its initial developmental flight will take communication satellite GSAT-19 weighing 3,136 pound from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.

The GSLV-MK III-D1 is a three-stage vehicle with two solid motor strap-ons, a liquid propellant core platform and a cryogenic phase (C25).

If successful, the single GSAT-19 satellite will probably be equivalent to having a constellation of 6-7 of their older assortment of communication satellites in space. Presently, of these 41 in-orbit Indian aquariums, 13 are communication satellites.

While the size of this rocket/launch vehicle has been talked about, it is the satellite–GSAT-19–that is billed as the actual game-changer. According to experts, the satellite may be the first to supply “Internet services utilizing a space-based platform”.

Internet services might not be unleashed quickly but that which the country is putting together is a capability in place that’s important especially to link places that are literally away from the fibre optic online backbone.

Weighing over three tonnes, the GSAT-19 satellite is the heaviest satellite created and launched by India, also would be your test bed for many brand new technologies.

The GSAT-19 is going to be powered for the first time with indigenously-made Lithium-ion batteries. Similar batteries may be later utilized to power electric vehicles such as buses and cars.

Based on ISRO, the GSAT-19 “includes a Geostationary Radiation Spectrometer (GRASP) payload to monitor and study the character of charged particles and the influence of space radiation on satellites and their electronics”.

The GSAT-19 also includes a miniaturised heating tube, fibre optic gyro, Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) accelerometer. These new features have been analyzed using GSAT-19 and will move on to become an integral part of these systems on future missions.

The GSAT-19 won’t have transponders, and rather it will beam information utilizing multiple frequency beams. According to experts, this attribute will even allow the satellite beam additional information to this ISRO.

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GSAT-19 Launching: A communication satellite, Also a monster rocket along with a gamechanging Experimentation : India, News

GSAT-19 launch: A satellite satellite, a monster rocket and a gamechanging experiment

The GSAT-19 communication satellite launch car, GSLV Mk-III, weighs up to 200 fully-grown elephants.  

GSAT-19 communication satellite will take off from Sriharikota. Photo: PTI.

India is all set to launch communication satellite GSAT-19 into space tomorrow working with a monster rocket.

The satellite launch vehicle–the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark-III (GSLV Mk-III)–is the heaviest rocket till date. Its weight is equal to that of five fully-loaded Boeing Jumbo Jets or up to 200 fully grown elephants.

“All activities to our GSLV-Mark III launch tomorrow will be happening in Sriharikota, expecting launch at 5:28 pm,” explained A S Kiran Kumar, chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

The ISRO chairman known as the launch a significant event as it will help India place communication satellites to space from its own land.

The GSAT-19’s effective launch will pave the way for the launch of GSAT-11–even a deeper communication satellite–to the distance in the not too distant future.

HERE IS ALL YOU Will Need TO KNOW ABOUT THE GSAT-19 AND GLSV-MARK III LAUNCH:

The GSLV-Mark III at its initial developmental flight will take communication satellite GSAT-19 weighing 3,136 pound from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.

The GSLV-MK III-D1 is a three-stage vehicle with two solid motor strap-ons, a liquid propellant core platform and a cryogenic phase (C25).

If successful, the single GSAT-19 satellite will probably be equivalent to having a constellation of 6-7 of their older assortment of communication satellites in space. Presently, of these 41 in-orbit Indian aquariums, 13 are communication satellites.

While the size of this rocket/launch vehicle has been talked about, it is the satellite–GSAT-19–that is billed as the actual game-changer. According to experts, the satellite may be the first to supply “Internet services utilizing a space-based platform”.

Internet services might not be unleashed quickly but that which the country is putting together is a capability in place that’s important especially to link places that are literally away from the fibre optic online backbone.

Weighing over three tonnes, the GSAT-19 satellite is the heaviest satellite created and launched by India, also would be your test bed for many brand new technologies.

The GSAT-19 is going to be powered for the first time with indigenously-made Lithium-ion batteries. Similar batteries may be later utilized to power electric vehicles such as buses and cars.

Based on ISRO, the GSAT-19 “includes a Geostationary Radiation Spectrometer (GRASP) payload to monitor and study the character of charged particles and the influence of space radiation on satellites and their electronics”.

The GSAT-19 also includes a miniaturised heating tube, fibre optic gyro, Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) accelerometer. These new features have been analyzed using GSAT-19 and will move on to become an integral part of these systems on future missions.

The GSAT-19 won’t have transponders, and rather it will beam information utilizing multiple frequency beams. According to experts, this attribute will even allow the satellite beam additional information to this ISRO.

from austresearch http://austresearch.com/gsat-19-launching-a-communication-satellite-also-a-monster-rocket-along-with-a-gamechanging-experimentation-india-news/

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1).Launchers of ISRO http://isro.gov.in/launchers 2).SLV Satellite Launch Vehicle http://www.isro.gov.in/launchers/slv 3).POLAR SATELLITE LAUNCH VEHICLE http://www.isro.gov.in/launchers/pslv 4a).GEOSYNCHRONOUS SATELLITE LAUNCH VEHICLE (GSLV) http://isro.gov.in/launchers/gslv 4b).https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geosynchronous_Satellite_Launch_Vehicle 5).GSLV Mk III http://www.isro.gov.in/launchers/gslv-mk-iii 6a).A cryogenic rocket engine is a rocket engine that uses a cryogenic fuel or oxidizer, that is, its fuel or oxidizer (or both) are gases liquefied and stored at very low temperatures. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryogenic_rocket_engine 6b).Indigenously Developed High Thrust Cryogenic Rocket Engine Successfully Ground Tested for a duration for 800 seconds http://isro.gov.in/update/20-jul-2015/indigenously-developed-high-thrust-cryogenic-rocket-engine-successfully-ground 6c).High Thrust Cryogenic Engine (CE20) Development http://www.isro.gov.in/launchers/high-thrust-cryogenic-engine-ce20-development 7a).GSAT-19 http://www.isro.gov.in/Spacecraft/gsat-19 7b).GSLV Mk III-D1 Successfully launches GSAT-19 http://www.isro.gov.in/update/05-jun-2017/gslv-mk-iii-d1-successfully-launches-gsat-19 8a).The GSAT satellites are India's indigenously developed technologies of communications satellites, used for digital audio, data and video broadcasting. As of November 2015, 13 GSAT satellites have been launched by ISRO. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/GSAT 8b).List of Indian satellites https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Indian_satellites 9). Video https://youtu.be/58zwkvdsfjw

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ISRO Monster Rocket launches Indian GSAT-19 satellite into space

Today ISRO monster rocket launches Indian GSAT-19 satellite into space.The Indian Space Organisation (ISRO) just launched one of its heaviest communication satellites, the GSAT-19. The launch vehicle, GSLV MK III-D1, became the heaviest rocket to be used till date.GSAT-19 is an Indian communications satellite launched by the Indian Space Research Organization aboard a Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III on June 5, 2017. The satellite will act as a testbed for the modular I-6K satellite bus, carrying experimental technologies such as ion thrusters for manoeuvring and stabilisation, active thermal control using thermal radiators, a miniaturised inertial reference unit, indigenously produced lithium-ion batteries, and C-band traveling-wave-tube amplifiers. Congratulating the scientists and others who worked for the successful mission, ISRO chairman A S Kiran Kumar said: "It is a historic day. The entire team has worked since 2002. The vehicle carried the next generation satellite. We are looking forward to getting the satellite operational." Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre director Dr K Sivan said, "It is the commencement of two complex technologies - a vehicle that can carry twice the payload weight and a high throughput satellite. It is the continued efforts of the team and industry contribution." The first orbital launch of India’s Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III (GSLV Mk.III) marked a milestone in India’s space program, with the more powerful rocket allowing the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to begin launching heavier payloads aboard its own vehicles – both for spaceflight applications such as communications and in support of the country’s nascent manned space program.  India today gives us a full overview of the mission; Visit www.techgenez.com to read more Click to Post

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GSLV Mk III sends selfie video; ISRO can’t stop preening

CHENNAI: India’s ‘Baahubali rocket’ GSLV Mk III has sent back a selfie video showing stage separation and GSAT-19 deployment. The video bears testimony to the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) prowess.

The video showed glimpses of lift-off in infrared view, S200 stage separation and the perfect deployment of GSAT-19 communication satellite into the geosynchronous transfer orbit (GTO) while travelling at 36,000 km/hr.

Earlier in February, ISRO placed an on-board camera on the PSLV rocket that lobbed 104 satellites into space. ISRO officials said the idea was to have a real-time view of how things were panning out. “We plan to generate similar footage of all important future missions. Of course, these videos are patronised by Indians across the globe,” an official said.

He added that in the coming days, GSAT-19 orbit would be raised from its present GTO to the final circular geostationary orbit by firing the satellite’s liquid apogee motor in stages. During the final phase of this operation, the solar panels and antenna reflectors of the satellite would be activated. The satellite would be commissioned into service after positioning it in the designated slot in the GSO following in-orbit testing of its payload.

Access this link to watch the video: http://www.isro.gov.in/gslv-mk-iii-d1-gsat-19-mission/gslv-mk-iii-d1-gsat-19-tracking-and-onboard-camera-video.

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GSLV Mk III-D1: Indien testet erfolgreich eine Transportrakete für bemannte Raumflüge

Die Zahl der Nationen, die Astronauten mit selbst entwickelten Raumfahrzeugen ins Weltall transportieren können, ist noch immer sehr gering: Die Vereinigten Staaten sind dazu in der Lage sowie Russland und China. Als viertes Land der Welt strebt auch Indien diese Fähigkeit an. Ein wichtiger Schritt dorthin konnte nun erfolgreich absolviert werden. Eine im Land entwickelte … http://bit.ly/2qSyt5S

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ISRO Successfully Launches GSLV MK III-D1 Rocket Carrying the GSAT-19 Satellite

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on 5 June 2017 successfully launched the communication satellite GSAT-19 into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). The communication satellite was lifted by an indigenously developed launch vehicle named Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III (GSLV Mk- III) D-1 from the second launch pad of the spaceport at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota at 5.28 pm. The GSLV Mk-III is referred as FAT Boy of ISRO or India is ISRO’s its most powerful rocket. The countdown to ISRO‘s historic launch of GSLV Mark III D-1 was started on 4 June 2017 at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. In a further advance of its space programme with this successful launch, India has managed to win a bigger share of the $300 billion global space industry. This is the first ever developmental flight for the 4-ton class vehicle, powered by the indigenous cryogenic upper stage of 20 tonnes thrust. In this test flight, the ISRO‘s most powerful ever rocket is set to carry the satellite of 3136 kg lift off mass into space, the heaviest ever to be launched from Indian soil. GSLV Mark III GSLV Mark III has double the capacity of its predecessor GSLV Mark II in terms of its payload carrying capacity. Its first stage is made of two straps on motors filled with solid fuel. The second and core stage is fueled by liquid propellants. The most crucial cryogenic engine at its upper stage provides a heavy thrust of 20 tonne to give the mammoth rocket the edge to take heavier payloads such as 4-ton class communication satellites to geosynchronous transfer orbits. At 3136 kgs (6914 lb) the GSAT-19 satellite will be the heaviest India has attempted to put in orbit, the space agency said. The United States, Russia, China, Japan and European Space Agency have launched satellites weighing over three tonne. Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s government has been promoting the home-grown space programme as a demonstration of low-cost technology and in February it launched 104 satellites in a single mission, most of them for foreign customers. With this launch, ISRO hopes that the launch will help it in attracting more foreign business in the heavier segment of the satellite business. More about this : http://ift.tt/2sMm0RY

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