Insat 3E

retired

Position55° E (24.7° E)

NORAD / COSPAR27951 / 2003-043E

OperatorIndian National Satellite (INSAT/GSAT)

OrbitGEO

ManufacturerIndian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

ModelInsat-2/-3 Bus

Mass2775 kg

Dry mass1218 kg

Launch siteGuiana Space Center

Launch vehicleAriane 5 G

24 C-band transponders to provide communications services for India.

Lifetime

27 Sep 2003Launched

12 yrDesign life

22.9 yrElapsed

ExpiredRemaining

Sep 2015End of life

Satellite is retired