GSat 14

GSAT-14 is intended to serve as a replacement for GSAT 3 (EDUSAT) as the spacecraft is configured with 6 Ku- and 6 Extended-C-band transponders providing India coverage beams. In addition, the spacecraft also carries Ka-band beacons, which are planned to be used to carry out studies related to rain and atmospheric effects on Ka-band satellite communication links in Indian region.

The spacecraft weighs around 2050 kg and is planned to be launched by GSLV with indigenous cryogenic upper stage.

Nation: India
Type / Application: Communication
Operator: Insat
Contractors: ISRO
Equipment: 6 Ku-band, 6 ext. C-band transponders, Ka-band beacons
Configuration: I-2K (I-2000) Bus
Propulsion: LAM
Power: 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
Lifetime: 11 years
Mass: 2020 kg
Orbit: GEO
Satellite Date LS Launch Vehicle Remarks
GSat 14 2012 Sr GSLV Mk.2
Further GSat missions:

References:

  • ISRO Website