Insat 2E

Also known as Intelsat APR-2

deorbited

Position83° E (125.3° W)

NORAD / COSPAR25666 / 1999-016A

OperatorIndian National Satellite (INSAT/GSAT)

OrbitGEO

ManufacturerIndian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

ModelInsat-2/-3 Bus

Mass2550 kg

Dry mass1150 kg

Launch siteXichang Satellite Launch Center

Launch vehicleLong March CZ-3B/E

4190.9764197.504

6 C-band, broadcasting, business services, direct-to-home TV broadcasting, telecommunications, VSAT networks; Asia Pacific region.

Lifetime

02 Apr 1999Launched

12 yrDesign life

27.4 yrElapsed

ExpiredRemaining

Apr 2011End of life

Satellite is deorbited