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