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| name = GSAT-16<br />
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| mission_type = [[Communications satellite|Communication]]<br />
| operator = [[Indian Space Research Organisation|ISRO]]<br />
| website =<br />
| COSPAR_ID = 2014-078A<br />
| SATCAT = 40332<br />
| mission_duration = 12 years (Estimated)<br />
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| spacecraft_bus = [[I-3K]]<br />
| manufacturer = [[Indian Space Research Organisation Satellite Centre|ISRO Satellite Centre]]<br/>[[Space Applications Centre]]<br />
| dry_mass =<br />
| launch_mass = {{convert|3100|kg|lb}}<br />
| power = 5.6&nbsp;kW [[solar array|solar]]<br />
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| launch_date = {{start-date|6 December 2014, 20:40|timezone=yes}}&nbsp;UTC<br />
| launch_rocket = [[Ariane 5|Ariane 5 ECA]]<br />
| launch_site = [[Guiana Space Centre|Kourou]] [[ELA-3]]<br />
| launch_contractor = [[Arianespace]]<br />
| entered_service =<br />
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| disposal_type =<br />
| deactivated = <!-- {{end-date|[insert date here]}} --><br />
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| orbit_epoch =<br />
| orbit_reference = [[Geocentric orbit|Geocentric]]<br />
| orbit_regime = [[Geostationary orbit|Geostationary]]<br />
| orbit_periapsis =<br />
| orbit_apoapsis =<br />
| orbit_inclination =<br />
| orbit_period =<br />
| orbit_longitude = 55° East<br />
| orbit_slot =<br />
| apsis = gee<br />
| trans_band = {{Ubl<br />
| 12&nbsp;[[Ku band|K<sub>u</sub> band]]<br />
| 24&nbsp;[[C band (IEEE)|C band]]<br />
| 12&nbsp;Extended&nbsp;C band<br />
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| trans_frequency =<br />
| trans_bandwidth = 36&nbsp;MHz<br />
| trans_capacity =<br />
| trans_coverage =<br />
| trans_TWTA =<br />
| trans_EIRP =<br />
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| programme = [[GSAT]]<br />
| previous_mission = [[GSAT-14]]<br />
| next_mission = [[INSAT-4E|GSAT-6]]<br />
}}<br />
'''GSAT-16''' is the 11th Indian communication satellite, meant to increase the number of transponders available for satellite-based telecommunication, television, and [[VSAT]] services in India. GSAT-16 is similar to [[GSAT-15]] with each satellite weighing 3,150&nbsp;kg and having power generation capacity of 6.8&nbsp;kW.<ref name="stoday">{{cite web | url=http://www.satellitetoday.com/launch/2013/11/14/isro-selects-arianespace-for-gsat-15-and-gsat-16-launch/ | title=ISRO Selects Arianespace for Gsat 15 and Gsat 16 Launch | date=November 14, 2013 | access-date=February 4, 2014 | author=Henry , Caleb}}</ref><br />
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==Launch==<br />
Initially launch was planned for 4 December 2014, but was postponed due to inclement weather. GSAT-16 was finally launched on 6 December 2014 from the [[Guiana Space Centre]], [[French Guiana]], by an [[Ariane 5]] rocket.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.arianespace.com/news-mission-update/2014/1245.asp |title=Ariane 5 delivers DIRECTV-14 and GSAT-16 to orbit on Arianespace's latest mission success |access-date=7 December 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141211024044/http://www.arianespace.com/news-mission-update/2014/1245.asp |archive-date=11 December 2014 }}</ref><br />
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==Payload==<br />
The satellite is equipped with 12 ku, 24 C and 12 Extended C band transponders. The satellite also has the highest Indian ku-beacon transmitter.<ref name="sac">{{cite web | url=http://www.sac.gov.in/SACSITE/GSAT-16.html | title=GSAT-16 | publisher=Space Application Centre | access-date=October 11, 2013}}</ref><ref name="isro_main">{{cite web | url=http://www.isro.org/scripts/futureprogramme.aspx | title=Future Programme | publisher=Indian Space Research Organisation | access-date=October 11, 2013}}</ref><br />
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==Satellite==<br />
GSAT-16 will be the 11th among [[GSAT]] series of Indian communication satellites, and will have estimated lifespan of 12 years. It will support civil aviation services apart from backing up the services provided by other communication satellites. The satellite is aimed as a replacement for satellite [[INSAT-3E]]<ref name="hindu">{{cite news | url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/ccea-okays-launch-of-gsat15-gsat16-satellites/article4859622.ece | title=CCEA okays launch of GSAT-15, GSAT-16 satellites | work=The Hindu | date=June 28, 2013 | agency=The Hindu | access-date=October 11, 2013 | location=New Delhi | pages=1}}</ref><br />
<ref name="pib">{{cite web | url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=98889 | title=Launch of GSAT-15 and GSAT-16 | publisher=Press Information Bureau | date=August 29, 2013 | access-date=October 11, 2013}}</ref><br />
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==Cost==<br />
The satellite was insured for {{INR}}865 crore. The Department of Space had approved {{INR}}800 crore for the satellite in financial year 2013–14.<ref name="cost">{{cite news|url=http://www.aninews.in/newsdetail2/story118125/cabinet-approves-gsat-15-gsat-16-communication-satellites.html |title=Cabinet approves GSAT-15, GSAT-16 communication satellites |work=ANI News |date=June 28, 2013 |agency=ANI |access-date=October 11, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141209160654/http://www.aninews.in/newsdetail2/story118125/cabinet-approves-gsat-15-gsat-16-communication-satellites.html |archive-date=December 9, 2014 }}</ref><br />
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== See also ==<br />
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* [[Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System]]<br />
* [[Global Navigation Satellite System]]<br />
* [[GPS]]<br />
* [[GSAT]]<br />
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==References==<br />
{{Reflist|2}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [http://www.isro.org/scripts/futureprogramme.aspx ISRO Future Programmes]<br />
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{{GSAT Satellites}}<br />
{{Indian spacecraft}}<br />
{{Orbital launches in 2014}}<br />
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[[Category:GSAT satellites]]<br />
[[Category:Spacecraft launched in 2014]]<br />
[[Category:2014 in India]]<br />
[[Category:Ariane commercial payloads]]</div>
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