Indian space agency ISRO launched a special communication satellite GSAT-15, It was launched on 10th November 2015.
GSAT-15 satellite has planned its mission for 12 years and this satellite is located in the same direction as INSAT-3A / INSAT-4B satellite at 93.5° East longitude.
This Satelite is specially launched for Doordarshan Direct to home service and VSAT. This satellite has carried 24 high-gain Ku-band transponders with 36 MHz high bandwidth.
GSAT-15 also carried 2 GAGAN navigational payloads and 2 Ku-band beacons.
GSAT-15 Satellite information :
- Launched By: ISRO
- Satellite Name : GSAT-15
- Mission Planned: 12 years
- Launched in: November 2015
- Retirement: November 2027
- Rocket: Ariane 5
- Band: 24 Ku-Band
- Bandwidth: 36 MHz
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