Insat 3B

deorbited

Position83° E (41.4° E)

NORAD / COSPAR26108 / 2000-016B

OperatorIndian National Satellite (INSAT/GSAT)

OrbitGEO

ManufacturerIndian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

ModelInsat-2/-3 Bus

Mass2070 kg

Dry mass970 kg

Launch siteGuiana Space Center

Launch vehicleAriane 5 G

11699.5

12 C-band transponders, 3 Ku-band transponders, 1 Ku beacon, 1 S-band transponder

Lifetime

21 Mar 2000Launched

14 yrDesign life

26.4 yrElapsed

ExpiredRemaining

Mar 2014End of life

Satellite is deorbited