GSAT 7

Also known as Insat 4F, Rukmini

active

Position74° E

NORAD / COSPAR39234 / 2013-044B

OperatorIndian National Satellite (INSAT/GSAT)

OrbitGEO

ManufacturerIndian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

ModelI-2K (I-2000) Bus

Mass2650 kg

Launch siteGuiana Space Center

Launch vehicleAriane 5 ECA

4186.848L4189.344L

UHF, C-band and Ku-band transponders to cover India's landmass

Lifetime

29 Aug 2013Launched

7 yrDesign life

12.9 yrElapsed

ExpiredRemaining

Aug 2020End of life

Design lifetime exceeded by 5.9 years