ISRO Launches Latest Communication Satellite, GSAT-31Just In

February 06, 2019 12:22
ISRO Launches Latest Communication Satellite, GSAT-31

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Indian Space Research Organisation -ISRO launced India’s Latest Communication satellite, GSAT-31 from the Spaceport in French Guiana

GSAT- 31 satellite said to have the mission life of 15 years.

This is 40th communication satellite

According to statement from ISRO, GSAT-31, the communication satellite of India configured on ISRO’s enhanced I-2K Bus ,utilising the maximum bus capabilities of this type.This satellite will augment the Ku-band transponder capacity in geostationary orbit.

It is launched by Ariane-5(VA 347),will provide continuity to operational services on some of the in-orbit satellites.

The satellite derives its heritage from ISRO’s earlier INSAT/GSAT satellite series.

The satellite provides Indian mainland and Island coverage.

Applications:

GSAT-31 will be be used for supporting VSAT networks, Television uplinks, Digital Satellite News Gathering, DTH-television services, cellular backhaul connectivity and many such applications.

The satellite also provides wide beam coverage using a wide band transponder.

Two Ku-band beacon downlink sidnals are transmitted by the satellite for ground tracking purpose.

-Sai Kumar

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