Apr 15, 2010
GSAT-4
GSAT-4 was the nineteenth geo-stationary satellite of India built by ISRO and fourth in the GSAT series. GSAT-4 was basically an experimental satellite with the following new technologies intended to be tested:
- Electric Propulsion System
- Bus Management Unit
- 1553 Bus for Data Communication
- Miniaturised Dynamically Tuned Gyros
- 36 AH Lithium Ion Battery
- 70 V Bus for Ka band TWTAs
However, GSAT-4 was not placed in orbit as GSLV-D3 could not complete the mission
प्रमोचन भार / Launch Mass:
2220 Kg
आयाम / Dimension:
2.4 X 1.6 X 1.5
मिशन कालावधि / Mission Life :
> 7 years
प्रमोचक राकेट / Launch Vehicle:
GSLV-D3 / GSAT-4
उपग्रह का प्रकार / Type of Satellite:
Communication
निर्माता / Manufacturer:
ISRO
स्वामी / Owner:
ISRO
अनुप्रयोग / Application:
Communication
कक्षा का प्रकार / Orbit Type:
GSO