 GSAT-8 | |
| Mission type | Communication |
|---|---|
| Operator | INSAT |
| COSPAR ID | 2011-022A |
| SATCATno. | 37605 |
| Mission duration | Planned: 12 years Elapsed: 14 years, 6 months, 4 days |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Bus | I-3K |
| Manufacturer | ISRO |
| Launch mass | 3,093 kilograms (6,819 lb)[1] |
| Dry mass | 1,426 kilograms (3,144 lb)[1] |
| Power | 6,242 watts[1] |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 20 May 2011, 20:38 (2011-05-20UTC20:38Z) UTC |
| Rocket | Ariane 5ECA VA202 |
| Launch site | KourouELA-3 |
| Contractor | Arianespace |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric |
| Regime | Geostationary |
| Longitude | 55° East |
| Transponders | |
| Band | 24Ku band and 2 inL1 &L5 bands (GAGAN) |
← INSAT-4F TBD → | |
GSAT-8 orINSAT-4G is communication satellite. It was constructed by theIndian Space Research Organisation, as part ofINSAT system. GSAT-8 was launched on May 21, 2011, fromKourou,French Guiana. The rocket, anAriane 5 was the carrier, marketed by the EuropeanArianespace. First satellite to carryGAGAN payload followed up byGSAT-10 and in-orbit spareGSAT-15.[2][3]
Prior to launch, the spacecraft was transported from India toCayenne – Rochambeau Airport inFrench Guiana by anAntonov An-124 cargo aircraft. The success of the launch is said to have made up for the previous loss of two satellites on the indigenousGSLV rocket.[4][5] GSAT-8 was co-located withINSAT-3E at 55°E.
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