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GSAT 6A

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Identification

Position83° E (47° E)
NORAD / COSPAR43241 / 2018-027A
OperatorIndian National Satellite (INSAT/GSAT)
OrbitGEO

Hardware

ManufacturerIndian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
ModelI-2K (I-2000) Bus
Mass2117 kg

Launch

Launch siteSatish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikotta (SHAR)
Launch vehicleGSLV Mk.II

Beacons

4190.976 LHCP4198.272 LHCP4199.760 LHCP

Comment

5 C × S transponders (9 MHz bandwidth), 5 S × C transponders (2.7 MHz bandwidth) to provide mobile communication services through multi beam coverage. ISRO lost the contact with the satellite during the orbit raising maneuvers but keeps trying to bring the satellite to the safe mode.

Lifetime
29 Mar 2018Launched
12 yrDesign life
8.3 yrElapsed
3.7 yrRemaining
Mar 2030End of life
Within design lifetime
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