GSAT-15
| Mission type | Communication |
|---|---|
| Operator | ISRO |
| Mission duration | 12 years planned |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Bus | I-3K |
| Manufacturer |
ISRO Satellite Centre Space Applications Centre |
| Launch mass | 3,164 kilograms (6,975 lb) |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 10 November 2015, 21:34:07 UTC |
| Rocket | Ariane 5ECA |
| Launch site | Kourou ELA-3 |
| Contractor | Arianespace |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric |
| Regime | Geostationary |
| Longitude | 93.5° East |
| Transponders | |
| Band | 24 Ku-band |
| Bandwidth | 36 megahertz |
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, 21:34:07 UTC, from Ariane 5 rocket along with ArabSat 6B satellite.
The satellite carries 24 ku band transponders and 2 GAGAN navigational payloads. Besides that it will also carry 2 Ku-Band beacons.
GSAT-15 has an estimated lifespan of 12 years. It will augment telecommunication, Direct-To-Home and radio navigation services.
Cost of launch and insurance: about ₹ 860 Crore.
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