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Dedicated Mission

GSAT-11 at 74° East


Position

74° East

Region

Asia Pacific Region

Manufacturer

Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

Operator

Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

Launch operator

Arianespace

Launch vehicle

Ariane 5ECA

Launch date

December 5th, 2018

Expected lifetime

15+ Years

GSAT-11, India’s next generation high throughput communication satellite, was the heaviest satellite built by ISRO, weighing about 5,854kgs.

GSAT-11 is the fore-runner in the series of advanced communication satellites with multi-spot beam antenna coverage over Indian mainland and Islands. GSAT-11 will play a vital role in providing broadband services across the country. It will also provide a platform to demonstrate new generation applications.
GSAT-11 was launched into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit and subsequently ISRO’s Master Control Facility at Hassan taken over the control of GSAT-11 to perform the initial orbit raising maneuvers using the Liquid Apogee Motor of the satellite for placing it in circular Geostationary Orbit

GSAT-11 was successfully launched on December 5th, 2018 on an Ariane 5 rocket operated by Arianespace from Kourou launch base, French Guiana.

Dedicated Mission

GSAT-11 at 74° East


GSAT-11 under test
GSAT-11 in clean room
Ariane 5 flight VA246 with GSAT-11
GSAT-11 launched by Arianespace

Dedicated Mission

GSAT-11 at 74° East


Dedicated Mission

GSAT-11 at 74° East


GSAT-11 74E Ku-Spot Beam