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GEO Satellite

GSAT-30 GEO

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Launch date

17 January 2020

Position

83° East

Manufacturer

Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

Operator

Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

Launch operator

Arianespace

Launch vehicle

Ariane 5ECA

Expected lifetime

15+ Years

Regions

Asia Pacific Region
Middle East Region
Oceania Region

GSAT-30 is configured on ISRO’s enhanced I-3K Bus structure to provide communication services from Geostationary orbit in C- and Ku-band. The satellite derives its heritage from ISRO’s earlier INSAT/GSAT satellite series, weighs 3,357 kg and is designed for 15+ years operational lifespan.

GSAT-30 satellite was successfully launched into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) on January 17th, 2020 on an Ariane 5 rocket operated by Arianespace from the Kourou launch base in French Guiana.

The GSAT-30 satellite is replacing INSAT-4A spacecraft services with enhanced coverage.  The satellite provides Indian mainland and islands coverage in Ku-band and extended coverage in C-band covering Gulf countries, a large number of Asian countries and Australia.

GEO Satellite

GSAT-30

succesfull


GSat-30 satellite tested
GSat-30 satellite tested2
Ariane-5 launching GSAT-30 satellite
GSAT-30 in orbit

GEO Satellite

GSAT-30

succesfull