GSAT-15 is the communication satellite of India which has an estimated lifespan of 12 years. It will augment telecommunication and radio navigation services.
LAUNCH:
o GSAT-15 was successfully launched on 10th November 2015 aboard an Ariane 5VA-227 rocket along with the ArabSat 6B (BADR 7) satellite from Kourou ELA-3, French Guiana. GSAT-15 is the 19th payload launched by Arianespace owned and operated by ISRO.
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| GSAT-15 After on-target Arine 5 launch (Source-Arianespace) |
DESIGN AND CONFIGURATION:
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With a
lift-off mass of 3164 kg, the satellite carries 24 Ku-band transponders and a
GPS Aided GEO Augmented Navigation (GAGAN) navigational payload operating in
the L1 and L5 bands. Besides that, it will also carry 2 Ku-band beacons.
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The
satellite is positioned 93.5° East longitude in the geostationary orbit along
with the operational INSAT-3A and INSAT-4B satellites.
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APPLICATIONS:
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GSAT-15 is
a high power satellite being inducted into the INSAT/GSAT system which also
carries a Ku-band as well to help in accurately pointing ground antennas
towards the satellite.
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The
navigation payload GAGAN provides in-orbit backup to ensure the safety of life
navigation services in the civil aviation sector as well as other location-based
services to various users in the Indian region.
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The launch
of GSAT-15 provides one more step towards further strengthening the satellite
navigation infrastructure and sustaining the communication infrastructure in
the country.
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The main the focus of this satellite is on secure and emergency communications, navigations
and video broadcasts.
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| GSAT-15 (Source-Arianespace) |
GSAT-15 OUTLINE:
Launch Mass: 3164 kg
Rocket: Ariane-5 VA-227
Launch Site: Kourou ELA-3
Orbit: Geostationary
Power: 6200 Watts
Mission Life: 12 years
Application: Application,
Navigation
Contractor: Arianespace
Operator & Owner: ISRO
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