INTRODUCTION:-
India’s telecommunication satellite GSAT-30 was successfully launched
into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) on January 17, 2020 from Kourou launch base, French Guiana by Ariane-5 VA-251.
GSAT-30 is configured on ISRO’s enhanced I-3K Bus structure to provide
communication services from Geostationary orbit in C and Ku bands. The
satellite derives its heritage from ISRO’s earlier INSAT/GSAT satellite series.
Weighing 3357 kg, GSAT-30 is to serve as replacement to INSAT-4A
spacecraft services with enhanced coverage. The satellite provides Indian
mainland and islands coverage in Ku-band and extended coverage in C-band
covering Gulf countries, a large number of Asian countries and Australia.
The designed in-orbit operational life of GSAT-30 is more than 15 years.
Render of
GSAT-30 spacecraft in deployed configuration with solar panels and reflectors
extended.
MISSION
:-
The
satellite's main communication payload is 12 Ku band transponders for covering
Indian mainland and islands and 12 C-brand transponders for extended coverage
over Asia and Australia. The satellite will act as a replacement for the
defunctioning INSAT-4A. The satellite will provide advanced telecommunication
services to the Indian subcontinent. It will be used for VSAT networks,
television uplinks, digital satellite newsgathering, DTH services and other
communication systems. This is the 41st communication satellite
launched by ISRO and the 24th launch of ISRO satellite by
Arianespace
GSAT-30 (left) is positioned on the
adapter that will serve as its interface with Ariane 5 prior to installation
atop the launch vehicle. At right, KONNECT is lowered for its integration on
the SYLDA dispenser. Photograph courtesy of Arianespace.
India set to boost communication services with launch of GSAT-30
SATELLITE:-
The
satellite is based on ISRO's I-3K bus. It was assembled by a consortium of
mid-sized industries led by Alpha Design Technologies Ltd. at ISRO Satellite
Integration and Test Establishment at Bengaluru.
Indian telecommunication
satellite GSAT-30 was successfully launched into a GTO kourou.
LAUNCH:
GSAT-30
satellite was launched aboard Ariane-5 launch vehicle (VA251) from French
Guiana on 21:05 UTC, 16 January 2020 or 02:35 IST, 17 January 2020. After three
orbit raising burns with cumulative duration of 2 hours 29 minutes, GSAT-30
acquired station at 81°E on 25 January 2020.
ISRO Chairman K. Sivan
ISRO's U R Rao Satellite Centre Director P Kunhikrishnan, who was present
in Kourou, congratulated the ISRO community and Arianespace team on the
successful launch.
Calling it an "excellent start" to 2020 for ISRO with the
launch, he said, "The mission team at the master control facility have
already acquired the satellite and they will immediately complete the post
launch operations."
Scientist group behind GSAT 30
Reference:-
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SUBMITTED BY:-
JASMITHA .K
JENEVIA D’CUNHA
JOMY JOSEPH
JOYLINE REBELLO
KAVYA SURESH
LALITHA
1st M.Sc {2nd Semester}
