INSAT-3C Satellite

INSAT-3C, carrying Fixed Satellite Services (FSS) transponders, Broadcast Satellite Services (BSS) transponders and Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) transponders is intended to continue the service of INSAT-2DT and INSAT-2C which were nearing their end to life besides improving and augmenting the INSAT system capacity. INSAT-3C is the second satellite of the INSAT-3 series. The first satellite, INSAT-3B was launched in March 2000.

 
MissionCommunication, broadcasting and Meteorology
Spacecraft Mass2,650 kg (Mass at Lift - off)
1218 kg (Dry mass)
Onboard power2765 W
PropulsionLiquid Apogee Motor with fuel and oxidizer stored in separate titanium tanks and pressurant in Kevlar wound titanium tank.
Payload
  • 24 C band transponders
  • 6 Extended C - band Transponders
  • 2 S - band Transponders
Launch dateJanuary 24, 2002
Launch siteFrench Guyana
Launch vehicleAriane5-V147
OrbitGeostationary (74o longitude)
Mission LifeVery long

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