INSAT-2C
| Mission type | Communication |
|---|---|
| Operator | INSAT |
| COSPAR ID | 1995-067B |
| Mission duration | Planned: 7 years Final: 18 years |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Manufacturer | ISRO |
| Launch mass | 2,106 kilograms (4,643 lb) |
| Dry mass | 916 kg |
| Power | 1000 watts |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 6 December 1995, 23:23:00 |
| Rocket | Ariane-4 |
| Launch site | Kourou, French Guiana |
| Contractor | Arianespace |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric |
| Regime | Geostationary |
| Longitude | 93.5 degree east |
| Inclination | 14.2 degrees |
INSAT-2C (also known as Indian National Satellite-2) was an Indian geostationary communications spacecraft.[1][2][3] It is ISRO's third indigenous communications satellite.[4]
History
[edit | edit source]It was launched by Ariane 44L from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on December 6, 1995.[3][4] It was working properly for years, but in January 2013, its communication C-band transponder collapsed.[5][6] It was launched to improve communication facilities in Northeast India and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.[7]
Information
[edit | edit source]Its mass during launch was 2,106 kg and dry mass was 946 kg. It revolves around Geostationary orbit with altitude of 35,786 and longitude of 93.5 degree east.[8] Its onboard power was 1,320 Watts with mission life of 7 years and its planned orbit life to be very long.[9]
Capabilities
[edit | edit source]It has capabilities like business communication, mobile satellite service and can make television outreach beyond boundary of India.[2][10]
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