GSAT-29

GSAT-29
Mission type Communication
Operator ISRO
Mission duration 12 years (Estimated)
Spacecraft properties
Bus I-3K
Manufacturer ISRO Satellite Centre
Space Applications Centre
Launch mass 3,700 kg (8,200 lb)
Power 2 solar array batteries
Start of mission
Launch date 2018 (Planned)
Rocket GSLV Mk III D2[1]
Launch site Satish Dhawan SLP
Contractor ISRO
Orbital parameters
Reference system Geocentric
Regime Geostationary

GSAT-29 is a communication satellite being developed by Indian Space Research Organisation. [1]

Launch

The satellite is planned to be launched by October 2018 on the orbital development flight of GSLV Mk III.[2] The Flight name is GSLV Mk III D2.

References

  1. 1 2 "GSLV-MkIII-D2/GSAT-29 Mission (Official)".
  2. "Isro gets nod for semi-cryogenic engine, will boost GSLV's lift capability by 1 tonne".
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