INSAT-2C

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INSAT-2C (also known as Indian National Satellite-2) was an Indian geostationary communications spacecraft. [1] [2] [3] It is ISRO's third indigenous communications satellite. [4]

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History

It was launched by Ariane 44L from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on December 6, 1995. [3] [4] It was working properly for years, but in January 2013, its communication C-band transponder collapsed. [5] [6] It was launched to improve communication facilities in Northeast India and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. [7]

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Its mass during launch was 2,106 kg and dry mass was 946 kg. It revolves around Geostationary orbit with altitude of 35,786 and longitude of 93.5 degree east. [8] Its onboard power was 1,320 Watts with mission life of 7 years and its planned orbit life to be very long. [9]

Capabilities

It has capabilities like business communication, mobile satellite service and can make television outreach beyond boundary of India. [2] [10]

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References

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  2. 1 2 "List of Indian Satellites (1975-2022)". Jagran Josh . 2022-02-10. Retrieved 2022-12-09.
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  6. ↑ Peterson, Glenn E. (1999). Dynamics of Meteor Outbursts and Satellite Mitigation Strategies. AIAA. ISBN   978-1-56347-197-1.
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  10. ↑ "MILESTONES IN SPACE PROGRAMME". Press Information Bureau . Retrieved 2022-12-09.
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