| Mission type | Communication |
|---|---|
| Operator | ISRO |
| COSPAR ID | 2014-078A |
| SATCAT no. | 40332 |
| Mission duration | 12 years (estimated) |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Bus | I-3K |
| Manufacturer | ISRO Satellite Centre Space Applications Centre |
| Launch mass | 3,100 kilograms (6,800 lb) |
| Power | 5.6 kW solar |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 6 December 2014, 20:40 UTC |
| Rocket | Ariane 5 ECA |
| Launch site | Kourou ELA-3 |
| Contractor | Arianespace |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric |
| Regime | Geostationary |
| Longitude | 55° East |
| Transponders | |
| Band | |
| Bandwidth | 36 MHz |
GSAT-16 is the 11th Indian communication satellite, meant to increase the number of transponders available for satellite-based telecommunication, television, and VSAT services in India. GSAT-16 is similar to GSAT-15 with each satellite weighing 3,150 kg and having power generation capacity of 6.8 kW.[1]
- ^ Henry, Caleb (November 14, 2013). "ISRO Selects Arianespace for Gsat 15 and Gsat 16 Launch". Retrieved February 4, 2014.