INSAT-2E is an Indian geostationary communications satellite, communications and weather satellite which is operated by the Indian National Satellite System.
It is positioned in geostationary orbit at a longitude of 83° East, from where it is used to provide communications services to Asia and Australia. It also carries two meteorological instruments; the Very High Resolution Radiometer, and a CCD camera capable of returning images with a resolution of one kilometre.
The communications payload aboard INSAT-2E consists of seventeen G/H band (IEEE C band) transponders.
At launch the satellite had a mass of , with an expected operational lifespan of 12 years.
Some of its transponders are leased to Intelsat, who operate them under the designation ''Intelsat APR-2''.
INSAT-2E was launched by Arianespace, using an Ariane 4, Ariane 42P carrier rocket flying from ELA-2 at the Guiana Space Centre. The launch occurred at 22:03 UTC on 2 April 1999.
Following launch, it raised itself into geostationary orbit using liquid-fuelled apogee motor. Its final insertion burn occurred at 07:38 UTC on 8 April.
Following insertion, it was positioned at a longitude of 83° East.
See also
*1999 in spaceflight
*List of Indian satellites
References
External links
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Channels Details of INSAT 2E - Updating Regularly
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INSAT satellites
Spacecraft launched in 1999
1999 in India