INSAT-2C

INSAT-2C

INSAT-2C

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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

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

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.[2][10]

References

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