GSAT-8 or INSAT-4G is communication satellite. It was constructed by the Indian Space Research Organisation, as part of INSAT system. GSAT-8 was launched on May 21, 2011 from Kourou, French Guiana. The rocket, an Ariane 5 was the carrier, marketed by the European Arianespace. First satellite to carry GAGAN payload followed up by GSAT-10 and in-orbit spare GSAT-15.[1][2]
Launch
Prior to launch, the spacecraft was transported from India to Cayenne – Rochambeau Airport in French Guiana by an Antonov An-124 cargo aircraft. The success of the launch is said to have made up for the previous loss of two satellites on the indigenous GSLV rocket.[3][4] GSAT-8 was co-located with INSAT-3E at 55°E.
References
- ↑ GAGAN - GPS Aided GEO Augumented Navigation. www.isac.gov.in. Retrieved 2017-11-30.
- ↑ SALIENT FEATURES OF GSAT-8. www.isac.gov.in. Retrieved 2018-03-17.
- ↑ GSAT-8 communication satellite launched successfully, India’s advanced communication satellite. The Times of India. Retrieved 2013-03-13.
- ↑ Ariane 5 launches GSAT-8 from French Guiana, India’s advanced communication satellite(21 May 2011).
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