GSAT-16
| Mission type | Communication |
|---|---|
| Operator | ISRO |
| COSPAR ID | 2014-078A |
| SATCATno. | 40332 |
| Mission duration | 12 years (estimated) |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Bus | I-3K |
| Manufacturer | ISRO Satellite Centre Space Applications Centre |
| Launch mass | 3,100 kilograms (6,800 lb) |
| Power | 5.6 kWsolar |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 6 December 2014, 20:40UTC |
| Rocket | Ariane 5 ECA |
| Launch site | KourouELA-3 |
| Contractor | Arianespace |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric |
| Regime | Geostationary |
| Longitude | 55° East |
| Transponders | |
| Band | |
| Bandwidth | 36 MHz |
GSAT-16is the 11th Indian communication satellite, meant to increase the number of transponders available for satellite-based telecommunication, television, andVSATservices in India. GSAT-16 is similar toGSAT-15with each satellite weighing 3,150 kg and having power generation capacity of 6.8 kW.[1]
Launch
[edit]Initially launch was planned for 4 December 2014, but was postponed due to inclement weather. GSAT-16 was finally launched on 6 December 2014 from theGuiana Space Centre,French Guiana,by anAriane 5rocket.[2]
Payload
[edit]The satellite is equipped with 12 ku, 24 C and 12 Extended C band transponders. The satellite also has the highest Indian ku-beacon transmitter.[3][4]
Satellite
[edit]GSAT-16 will be the 11th amongGSATseries of Indian communication satellites, and will have estimated lifespan of 12 years. It will support civil aviation services apart from backing up the services provided by other communication satellites. The satellite is aimed as a replacement for satelliteINSAT-3E[5] [6]
Cost
[edit]The satellite was insured for₹865 crore. The Department of Space had approved₹800 crore for the satellite in financial year 2013–14.[7]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^Henry, Caleb (November 14, 2013)."ISRO Selects Arianespace for Gsat 15 and Gsat 16 Launch".RetrievedFebruary 4,2014.
- ^"Ariane 5 delivers DIRECTV-14 and GSAT-16 to orbit on Arianespace's latest mission success".Archived fromthe originalon 11 December 2014.Retrieved7 December2014.
- ^"GSAT-16".Space Application Centre.RetrievedOctober 11,2013.
- ^"Future Programme".Indian Space Research Organisation.RetrievedOctober 11,2013.
- ^"CCEA okays launch of GSAT-15, GSAT-16 satellites".The Hindu.New Delhi. The Hindu. June 28, 2013. p. 1.RetrievedOctober 11,2013.
- ^"Launch of GSAT-15 and GSAT-16".Press Information Bureau. August 29, 2013.RetrievedOctober 11,2013.
- ^"Cabinet approves GSAT-15, GSAT-16 communication satellites".ANI News.ANI. June 28, 2013. Archived fromthe originalon December 9, 2014.RetrievedOctober 11,2013.
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