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GSAT-15 is an Indian communication satellite similar to GSAT-10 to augment the capacity of transponders to provide more bandwidth for Direct-to-Home television and VSAT services. It was successfully launched on 10 November 2015 at 21:34:07 UTC aboard an Ariane 5 rocket, along with the ArabSat 6B satellite.[6]
| Mission type | Communications |
|---|---|
| Operator | ISRO |
| COSPAR ID | 2015-065A |
| SATCAT no. | 41028 |
| Website | GSAT-15 |
| Mission duration | Planned: 12 years[1] Elapsed: 6 years, 10 months, 21 days |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Bus | I-3K |
| Manufacturer | ISRO Satellite Centre Space Applications Centre |
| Launch mass | 3,164 kg (6,975 lb)[1] |
| Dry mass | 1,440 kg (3,175 lb)[1] |
| Power | 6,200 watts[1] |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 10 November 2015, 21:34:07 UTC[2][3] |
| Rocket | Ariane 5 ECA, VA-227[2] |
| Launch site | Kourou ELA-3 |
| Contractor | Arianespace |
| Entered service | 4 January 2016[4] |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric |
| Regime | Geostationary |
| Longitude | 93.5° E |
| Perigee altitude | 35,774 km (22,229 mi) |
| Apogee altitude | 35,799 km (22,244 mi) |
| Inclination | 0.0728° |
| Epoch | 11 June 2017, 00:27:58 UTC[5] |
| Transponders | |
| Band | 24 × Ku band |
| Bandwidth | 36 MHz |
GSAT | |
Payload
The satellite carries 24 Ku band transponders and a GAGAN navigational payload operating in the L1 and L5 bands.[1][7] Besides that it will also carry 2 Ku band beacons.[1]
Satellite
GSAT-15 has an estimated lifespan of 12 years. It will augment telecommunication, Direct-to-Home and radio navigation services.[8][9]
Cost
Cost of launch and insurance: about ₹860 Crore.[10]
See also
- Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System
- Global Navigation Satellite System
- Global Positioning System
References
- "GSAT-15". Indian Space Research Organisation.
- Bergin, Chris (10 November 2015). "Ariane 5 successfully launches Arabsat-6B and GSAT-15". NASASpaceFlight.com. Retrieved 12 June 2017.
- Kumar, Chethan (11 November 2015). "India's communications satellite GSAT-15 launched successfully". The Times of India. Times News Network.
- "GSAT-15 Satellite is Operational..." Indian Space Research Organisation. 4 January 2016.
- "GSAT-15 - Orbit". Heavens-Above. 11 June 2017. Retrieved 12 June 2017.
- "ISRO's Diwali Gift: GSAT-15 Communications Satellite Successfully Launched". NDTV. 11 November 2015.
- "Future Programme". Indian Space Research Organisation. Retrieved 11 October 2013.
- "Cabinet clears GSAT-15 and GSAT-16 communication satellites plans". Zee News. Retrieved 11 October 2013.
- "Launch of GSAT-15 and GSAT-16". Press Information Bureau. 29 August 2013. Retrieved 11 October 2013.
- "Cabinet approves GSAT-15, GSAT-16 communication satellites". ANI News. ANI. 28 June 2013. Archived from the original on 9 December 2014. Retrieved 11 October 2013.
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