GSAT-16
GSAT-16 is an
advanced communication satellite developed by ISRO in association with Antrix Corporation.
This is the 11th
Indian communication satellite, meant to increase the number of transponders
available for satellite-based telecommunication, television, and VSAT services
in India.
LAUNCH:
GSAT-16 was
launched on 6th December 2014 into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit
(GTO) by Ariane-5 VA-221 launch vehicle from Kourou, French Guiana.
DESIGN AND CONFIGURATION:
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It
has a lift-off mass of 3181.6 kg which is being inducted into the INSAT/GSAT
system. This is configured to carry a total of 48 communication transponders.
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GSAT-16
is positioned at 55° East longitude in the Geostationary orbit and co-located
with GSAT-8, IRNSS-1A and IRNSS-1B satellites.
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The
designed in-orbit operational life of GSAT-16 is 12 years. It is a cuboidal structure with external dimensions of
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| Launching time of GSAT-16 from Ariane Space centre. (Source-ISRO) |
GSAT-16 PAYLOADS:
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12
Ku-band transponders each with 36 MHz usable bandwidth with a footprint covering
Indian mainland and Andaman & Nicobar island.
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24
C-band transponders each ith 36 MHz usable bandwidth with a footprint covering
Indian mainland and island territories.
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12
Upper Extended C-band transponders each with 36 MHz usable bandwidth with
footprint covering Indian mainland and island territories.
Read: GSAT - 10
APPLICATIONS:
GSAT-16 carried a
Ku-band beacon to help accurately pointing ground antennas towards the satellite.
The communication
transponders on-board GSAT-16 together ensure continuity of various services
currently provided by INSAT/GSAT system and serve as on-orbit spares to meet
contingency requirements and for the augmentation of such services.
The main focus of GSAT-16 is communications, Television broadcasting, weather forecasting, defence and intelligence applications.
Also Read: PRATHAM
GSAT-16 OUTLINE:
Launch Mass: 3181.6 kg
Launch vehicle: Ariane-5 VA-221
Power: 6000 Watts
Orbit Type: GSO
Mission Life: 12 years
Application: Communication
Owner: ISRO
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| Team: GSAT-16 (Credit- ISRO) |
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