ManufacturerIndian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
ModelInsat-2/-3 Bus
Mass2950 kg
Dry mass1350 kg
Launch
Launch siteGuiana Space Center
Launch vehicleAriane 5 G
Comment
12 C-band, 6 extended C-band, 6 Ku-band for voice, video and data transmission to West Asia, East Asia, India; augment present INSAT capacity for communication and meteorological services.