India Launches Satellite Dedicated to Distance Education

New Scientist reports that India has launched a satellite dedicated to long-distance learning, EDUSAT. The satellite will be able to beam information to specific regions in the country, catering to the 18 official languages and 400+ dialects. In two months' time, it should be able to broadcast to 5000 remote terminals across the country. In the pipe are two more satellites: AGRISAT to address agricultural needs and HEALTHSAT to provide telemedicine services.