GSAT 9

Also known as South Asia Satellite

active

Position97° E (97.3° E)

NORAD / COSPAR42695 / 2017-024A

OperatorIndian National Satellite (INSAT/GSAT)

OrbitGEO

ManufacturerIndian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

ModelI-2K (I-2000) Bus

Mass2195 kg

Dry mass976 kg

Launch siteSatish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikotta (SHAR)

Launch vehicleGSLV Mk.II

4194.0 LHCP4197.504 LHCP

12 Ku band transponders with India coverage beam.

Lifetime

05 May 2017Launched

12 yrDesign life

9.3 yrElapsed

2.7 yrRemaining

May 2029End of life

Within design lifetime