INSAT - 4A Launch Date 22.12.2005
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| INSAT-4A |
INSAT-4A, first in INSAT-4 Satellites series provides services in Ku and C-band frequency bands. The Ku transponders cover the Indian main land and C-Band transponders cover an extended area. It has a dozen Ku transponders and another dozen of C-band transponders. This spacecraft is placed at 83o E along with INSAT-2E and INSAT-3B, by Ariane launch vehicle (ARIANE5-V169).
Spacecraft Mass | Lift off 3081 Kg Dry Mass 1386.55 Kg |
Orbit | Geostationary ( 83o E) |
Power | Solar Array to provide a power of 5922 W |
Battery | Three 70 Ah Ni H2 Batteries for eclipse support of 4264 W |
Life | 12 Years |
Launch date | December 22, 2005 |
Launch vehicle | ARIANE5-V169 |
