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 |
