I-2K is a
satellite bus
A satellite bus (or spacecraft bus) is the main body and structural component of a satellite or spacecraft, in which the payload and all scientific instruments are held.
Bus-derived satellites are opposed to specially produced satellites. Bus- ...
developed by
Indian Space Research Organisation
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO; ) is the national space agency of India, headquartered in Bengaluru. It operates under the Department of Space (DOS) which is directly overseen by the Prime Minister of India, while the Chairman o ...
(ISRO), and marketed by
Antrix Corporation
Antrix Corporation Limited (ISO 15919: ) is an Indian government-owned company under the administrative control of the Department of Space. It was incorporated in September 1992, as a commercial and marketing arm of ISRO by prompting, commerci ...
. It is a standard bus for 2,000 kg class satellites; the 'I' in I-2K stands for
INSAT, a group of communication satellites developed and launched by
ISRO
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO; ) is the national space agency of India, headquartered in Bengaluru. It operates under the Department of Space (DOS) which is directly overseen by the Prime Minister of India, while the Chairman o ...
. The satellite buses developed by
ISRO
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO; ) is the national space agency of India, headquartered in Bengaluru. It operates under the Department of Space (DOS) which is directly overseen by the Prime Minister of India, while the Chairman o ...
are specifically developed for small and medium weight satellites. I-2K spacecraft bus can supply DC power up to 3000 watts. I-2K platform is targeted towards satellites in liftoff mass in range of 1500–2500 kg.
List of satellites launched using I-2K platform
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INSAT series (
3B 3C 3D 3DR 3E 4C 4CR)
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IRS series (
1C 1D P3)
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GSAT series (
1 2 3 (EDUSAT) 4 5P 6 6A 7 7A 9 14 31)
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HYLAS-1
HYLAS (or HYLAS-1) is a British satellite in geostationary orbit. HYLAS, which is an acronym for ''Highly Adaptable Satellite'', is a communications satellite and was launched by the European Ariane 5 launch vehicle from the Guyana Space Centre a ...
Features of I-2K
* Launch Mass: .
* Dimensions: 1.65 * 1.53m in plan & 3.0m in height.
* Dry Mass: .
* Payload Mass: .
* Total Power: 2800 W.
* Payload Power: 2400 W.
* Transponder: 12 - 18.
* Mission Life: 12 - 15 Years.
See also
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Comparison of satellite buses
References
External links
Antrix Corp. Satellite subsystems
Indian Space Research Organisation
Satellite buses
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