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| Mission type | Communications |
|---|---|
| Operator | ISRO |
| COSPAR ID | 2003-018A |
| SATCAT no. | 27807 |
| Website | www |
| Mission duration | 3-5 years |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Bus | I-2K |
| Manufacturer | ISRO |
| Launch mass | 1,825 kilograms (4,023 lb) |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 8 May 2003, 11:28 UTC[1] |
| Rocket | GSLV Mk.I D2 |
| Launch site | Sriharikota FLP |
| Contractor | ISRO |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric |
| Regime | Geostationary |
| Longitude | 47.95° east |
| Perigee altitude | 35,904 kilometres (22,310 mi) |
| Apogee altitude | 35,920 kilometres (22,320 mi) |
| Inclination | 2.43 degrees |
| Period | 24.03 hours |
| Epoch | 29 October 2013, 19:06:36 UTC[2] |
GSAT-2 was an experimental communication satellite built by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and launched on one of the first GSLVs. The satellite was positioned at 48 deg east longitude in the geo-stationary orbit.
- ^ McDowell, Jonathan. "Launch Log". Jonathan's Space Page. Retrieved 30 October 2013.
- ^ "GSAT 2 Satellite details 2003-018A NORAD 27807". N2YO. 29 October 2013. Retrieved 30 October 2013.