Template:Infobox spaceflight INSAT-2E is an Indian geostationary communications and weather satellite which is operated by the Indian National Satellite System.[1] It is positioned in geostationary orbit at a longitude of 83° East, from where it is used to provide communications services to Asia and Australia. It also carries two meteorological instruments; the Very High Resolution Radiometer, and a CCD camera capable of returning images with a resolution of one kilometre.[2]
The communications payload aboard INSAT-2E consists of seventeen G/H band (IEEE C band) transponders.[1] At launch the satellite had a mass of Template:Convert, with an expected operational lifespan of 12 years.[3] Some of its transponders are leased to Intelsat, who operate them under the designation Intelsat APR-2.
INSAT-2E was launched by Arianespace, using an Ariane 42P carrier rocket flying from ELA-2 at the Guiana Space Centre. The launch occurred at 22:03 UTC on 2 April 1999.[4] Following launch, it raised itself into geostationary orbit using liquid-fuelled apogee motor. Its final insertion burn occurred at 07:38 UTC on 8 April.[5] Following insertion, it was positioned at a longitude of 83° East.
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Insat 2E / Intelsat APR-2, Krebs, Gunter. Gunter's Space Page. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
- ↑ INSAT-2E. Indian Space Research Organisation. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
- ↑ UCS Satellite Database. Union of Concerned Scientists(1 July 2009). Retrieved 2009-08-08.
- ↑ Launch Log, McDowell, Jonathan. Jonathan's Space Page. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
- ↑ Index, McDowell, Jonathan. Jonathan's Space Page. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
External links
- INSAT-2e Home Page. ISRO. Retrieved 2011-05-12.
- Channels Details of INSAT 2E - Updating Regularly
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