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INSAT-2C

INSAT-2C was an Indian geostationary communications spacecraft. It is ISRO's third indigenous communications satellite.

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INSAT-2C
Mission typeCommunication
OperatorINSAT
COSPAR ID1995-067B
SATCAT no.23731Edit this on Wikidata
Mission durationPlanned: 7 years
Final: 18 years
Spacecraft properties
ManufacturerISRO
Launch mass2,106 kilograms (4,643 lb)
Dry mass916 kg
Power1000 watts
Start of mission
Launch date6 December 1995, 23:23:00
RocketAriane-4
Launch siteKourou, French Guiana
ContractorArianespace
Orbital parameters
Reference systemGeocentric
RegimeGeostationary
Longitude93.5 degree east
Inclination14.2 degrees

INSAT-2C (also known as Indian National Satellite-2) was an Indian geostationary communications spacecraft.123 It is ISRO's third indigenous communications satellite.4

History

It was launched by Ariane 44L from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on December 6, 1995.34 It was working properly for years, but in January 2013, its communication C-band transponder collapsed.56 It was launched to improve communication facilities in Northeast India and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.7

Information

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

It has capabilities like business communication, mobile satellite service and can make television outreach beyond boundary of India.210

References

References

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  2. "List of Indian Satellites (1975-2022)". Jagran Josh. 2022-02-10. Retrieved 2022-12-09.
  3. "INSAT 2C". NASA Space Science Data Coordinated Archive. Retrieved 2022-12-09.
  4. "India's third indigenous communications satellite, INSAT-2C launched by an Ariane rocket". India Today. Retrieved 2022-12-09.
  5. Ahmed, M. (1997-11-26). "Insat-2c Transponder Collapses". Business Standard. Retrieved 2022-12-09.
  6. Peterson, Glenn E. (1999). Dynamics of Meteor Outbursts and Satellite Mitigation Strategies. AIAA. ISBN 978-1-56347-197-1.
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  8. "Satellite: INSAT-2C". World Meteorological Organization. Retrieved 2022-12-09.
  9. "INSAT-2C". Indian Space Research Organisation. Retrieved 2022-12-09.
  10. "MILESTONES IN SPACE PROGRAMME". Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 2022-12-09.