INSAT-3C

INSAT-3C is a multipurpose satellite built by ISRO and launched by Arianespace in Jan 2002. INSAT-3C is the second satellite of the INSAT-3 series. All the transponders provide coverage over India. Insat-3C is controlled from the Master Control Facility at Hassan in Karnataka. It will provide voice, video and digital data services to India and neighboring countries.

INSAT 3C
Mission typeCommunications
Weather
OperatorINSAT
COSPAR ID2002-002A
SATCAT no.27298
WebsiteINSAT 3C
Spacecraft properties
BusI-2K
ManufacturerISRO
Launch mass2,750 kg (6,060 lb)
Dry mass1,210 kg (2,670 lb)
Power2.765 kilowatts
Start of mission
Launch date23 January 2002, 23:46:57 (2002-01-23UTC23:46:57Z) UTC
RocketAriane-42L H10-3
Launch siteKourou ELA-3
ContractorArianespace
Orbital parameters
Reference systemGeocentric
RegimeGeostationary
Longitude74° East (0°N +74°E / 0; +74)
Inclination4 degrees
Period24 hours
 
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