GSAT-12 is communication satellite designed and developed by the

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. It is the second satellite to be launched and placed on a

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using

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Satellite

GSAT-12 is considered to be a replacement of the aged satellite

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. It will provide services like tele-education, tele-medicine, disaster management support and satellite internet access.

Payloads

GSAT-12 is equipped with 12 Extended C-band transponders.

Launch

GSAT-12 was launched onboard

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C-17 from second launch pad of

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on July 15, 2011. The tentative life of satellite is 8 years.

Mission Life and Replacement

GSAT-12 has exceeded its planned mission life and continues to operate. A replacement satellite CMS-01''(formerly GSAT-12R)'' was launched on 17 December 2020.

Relocation

GSAT-12 has been relocated from 83°E slot to 48°E slot on 19 March 2021.

References

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