|
Insat-3A will provide
fixed satellite services (FSS) in the normal and extended C-bands,
as also broadcast satellite services and mobile satellite services
in the S-band.
| Insat
3A
|
|
SPACECRAFT
|
| Int'l Designation |
2003 013A
|
Launched
|
| Owner / Sponsor |
Indian
Space Research Organization (ISRO) / ISAC
|
| Mission |
Telecommunications
|
| Manufacturer / Model |
ISRO
|
Insat 3 bus
|
| Launch Mass |
2750 kg (6061 lbm)
|
| Dimensions, stowed |
2.8
x 1.7 x 2.0 m
|
| Mission Orbit |
GSO
|
74°E
|
| Design Life |
15
years
|
| Power
(BOL) |
3.250
kW
|
|
LAUNCH
|
| Launch Vehicle
Model |
Ariane
5 |
| Date / Time
(UTC) |
9
April 2003
|
22:52
|
| Co-Passenger(s) |
Galaxy
12 |
|
FINANCIAL
|
| Satellite cost |
US$53 million
(2.5 billion
rupee)
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