GSAT-15 is an Indian communication satellite similar to GSAT-10 to augment the capacity of transponders to provide more bandwidth for Direct-to-Home television and VSAT services. It was successfully launched on 10 November 2015 at 21:34:07 UTC aboard an Ariane 5 rocket, along with the ArabSat 6B satellite.[1]
Payload
The satellite carries 24 Ku band transponders and a GAGAN navigational payload operating in the L1 and L5 bands.[2][3] Besides that it will also carry 2 Ku band beacons.[2]
Satellite
GSAT-15 has an estimated lifespan of 12 years. It will augment telecommunication, Direct-to-Home and radio navigation services.[4][5]
Cost
Cost of launch and insurance: about Template:INR.[6]
See also
- Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System
- Global Navigation Satellite System
- Global Positioning System
References
- ↑ ISRO's Diwali Gift: GSAT-15 Communications Satellite Successfully Launched. NDTV(11 November 2015).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedGSAT15 - ↑ Future Programme. Indian Space Research Organisation. Retrieved 11 October 2013.
- ↑ Cabinet clears GSAT-15 and GSAT-16 communication satellites plans. Retrieved 11 October 2013.
- ↑ Launch of GSAT-15 and GSAT-16. Press Information Bureau(29 August 2013). Retrieved 11 October 2013.
- ↑ Cabinet approves GSAT-15, GSAT-16 communication satellites. ANI News(28 June 2013). Retrieved 11 October 2013.
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