GSAT-15
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Mission type | Communication |
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Operator | ISRO |
Mission duration | 12 years planned |
Spacecraft properties | |
Bus | I-3K |
Manufacturer | ISRO Satellite Centre Space Applications Centre |
Launch mass | 3,164 kilograms (6,975 lb) |
Start of mission | |
Launch date | 10 November 2015, 21:34:07 UTC[1] |
Rocket | Ariane 5ECA |
Launch site | Kourou ELA-3 |
Contractor | Arianespace |
Orbital parameters | |
Reference system | Geocentric |
Regime | Geostationary |
Longitude | 93.5° East |
Transponders | |
Band | 24 Ku-band |
Bandwidth | 36 megahertz |
GSAT-15 is an Indian communication satellite similar to GSAT-10 to augment the capacity of transponders to provide more bandwidth for Direct-to-Home television and VSAT services. It was successfully launched on 10 November 2015, 21:34:07 UTC, from Ariane 5 rocket along with ArabSat 6B satellite.[2]
Payload
The satellite carries 24 ku band transponders and 2 GAGAN navigational payloads.[3] Besides that it will also carry 2 Ku-Band beacons.[4]
Satellite
GSAT-15 has an estimated lifespan of 12 years. It will augment telecommunication, Direct-To-Home and radio navigation services.[5][6]
Cost
Cost of launch and insurance: about ₹ 860 Crore.[7]
See also
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