GSat 10 [ISRO]
GSAT-10 is a 3-axis body stabilized geostationary satellite based on ISRO’s I-3K (I-3000) bus to provide communication services/augment the existing services. It carries 12 Normal C-band, 6 Extended C-band, 12 Ku-band transponders along with GAGAN (GPS Aided Geo Augmented Navigation) payload. The lift-off mass of the satellite is 3400 kg and it generates 6.0 kW of Power. The satellite will be located at 83ºE and will have a minimum operational life of 15 years.
The satellite was launched on board Ariane-5ECA in September 2012.
Nation: | India |
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Type / Application: | Communication |
Operator: | Insat |
Contractors: | ISRO |
Equipment: | 12 Normal C-band, 6 Extended C-band and 12 Ku-band transponders, GAGAN |
Configuration: | I-3K (I-3000) Bus |
Propulsion: | LAM |
Power: | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
Lifetime: | 15 years |
Mass: | 3435 kg |
Orbit: | GEO |
Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
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GSat 10 | 2012-051B | 28.09.2012 | Ko ELA-3 | Ariane-5ECA | with 2F |