Services Moved as Insat 2B Fails After Reaching Design Life

Insat 2B services are being discontinued and transferred to other Insat satellites. This follows the loss of earth lock of the satellite on November 4, 2000. Telecommunication, television and VSAT services have been shifted to other satellites like Insat-2C and Insat-3B with minimum disruption in services.

Insat-2B was recovered and controllers will continue to maintain its orbit and attitude. However, considering that there has been a depletion of the oxidizer on board, which is required to control the orbit and attitude of the satellite, further use of the satellite for regular services is not planned. In July 2000 the satellite had surpassed its design life. Insat-2B is owned and operated by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).

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