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Insat 3C

deorbited

Identification

Position93° E (4.6° W)
NORAD / COSPAR27298 / 2002-002A
OperatorIndian National Satellite (INSAT/GSAT)
OrbitGEO

Hardware

ManufacturerIndian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
ModelInsat-2/-3 Bus
Mass2650 kg
Dry mass1218 kg

Launch

Launch siteGuiana Space Center
Launch vehicleAriane 42L

Comment

24 normal C-band transponders, 6 XC transponders, two S-band broadcast satellite (BSS) transponders and one mobile satellite service (MSS) transponder providing voice, video and digital data services to India and neighboring countries.

Lifetime
23 Jan 2002Launched
12 yrDesign life
24.6 yrElapsed
ExpiredRemaining
Jan 2014End of life
Satellite is deorbited