GSAT-15
GSAT-15, India’s latest Communication Satellite is a high power satellite being inducted into the INSAT/GSAT system. Weighing 3164 kg at lift-off, GSAT-15 carries a total of 24 communication transponders in Ku-band as well as a GPS Aided GEO Augmented Navigation (GAGAN) payload operating in L1 and L5 bands. GSAT-15 is the third satellite to carry GAGAN payload after GAST-8 and GSAT-10, which are already providing navigation services from orbit. GSAT-15, carries a Ku-band beacon as well to help in accurately pointing ground antennas towards the satellite.
GSAT-15 was launched by Ariane-5 VA-227 launch vehicle from Kourou, French Guiana on early morning of November 11, 2015

Mission | Communication and Satellite Navigation |
Weight | 3164 kg (Mass at Lift – off) 1440 kg (Dry Mass) |
Power | Solar array providing 6200 Watts and Three 100 AH Lithium-Ion batteries |
Propulsion | Bi- propellant System |
Launch date | November 11, 2015 |
Launch site | Kourou, French Guiana |
Launch vehicle | Ariane-5 VA-227 |
Orbit | Geostationary (93.5° East longitude) Co-located with INSAT-3A and INSAT-4B |
Mission life | 12 Years |
Launch Mass:
3164 kg
Launch Date:
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Mission Life:
12 Years
Power:
Solar array providing 6200 Watts and Three 100 AH Lithium-Ion batteries
Type of Satellite:
Manufacturer:
ISRO
Owner:
ISRO
Orbit Type:
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