India's
latest communication satellite, GSAT-17 was inducted into the
INSAT/GSAT system on June 29, 2017 from Kourou, French Guiana by
Ariane-5 VA-238. Weighing 3477 kg at lift-off, GSAT-17 carries Payloads
in Normal C-band, Extended C-band and S-band to provide various
communication services. GSAT-17 also carries equipment for
metereological data relay and satellite based search and rescue services
being provided by earlier INSAT satellites.
GSAT-17 is designed to provide continuity of
services on operational satellites in C-band, Extended C-band and
S-bands. GSAT-17 was launched into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO)
by Ariane-5 VA-238 launch vehicle. After its injection into GTO, ISRO's
Master Control Facility (MCF) at Hassan takes control of GSAT-17 and
performs the initial orbit raising maneuvers using the Liquid Apogee
Motor (LAM) of the satellite, placing it in circular Geostationary
Orbit.
The designed in-orbit operational life of GSAT-17 is about 15 years.
Launch Mass:
3477 kg
Mission Life:
15 years
Ariane-5 VA-238
Type of Satellite:
Communication
Manufacturer:
ISRO
Owner:
ISRO
Application:
Communication
Orbit Type:
GTO
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