GSAT 9 at 97° E
also known as South Asia Satellite
Technical details
- Status
- active
- Orbital position
- 97° EChannel line-up at 97° E | Coverage maps
- NORAD number
- 42695
- COSPAR number
- 2017-024A
- Operator
- Indian National Satellite (INSAT)
- Manufacturer
- Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
- Model
- I-2K (I-2000) Bus
- Launch
- 05 May 2017 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikotta (SHAR) on GSLV Mk.II
- Launch mass
- 2195 kg
- Dry mass
- 976 kg
- Expected lifetime
- 12 yrs.
- Beacon
- 4194.0 LHCP, 4197.504 LHCP
- Orbit
- GEO
About GSAT 9
12 Ku band transponders with India coverage beam.