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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.
#ISROMissions
— ISRO (@isro) February 6, 2019
Here's a lift-off video from @Arianespace.#GSAT31#Ariane5 (#VA247) pic.twitter.com/mHvltAXC1Y
#ISROMissions#GSAT31 mission at a glance. #Ariane5 (#VA247)@Arianespace pic.twitter.com/KxanOol1jS
— ISRO (@isro) February 6, 2019
-Sai Kumar