The GSAT-30 satellite was launched successfully, marking a significant milestone for India's space program. It was launched on January 17, 2021, from the Spaceport in French Guiana.
The satellite is designed to provide a host of communication services, including television broadcasting, telecommunications, and weather forecasting. It is equipped with 40 transponders that will enable it to provide high-quality services to a vast number of users.
The GSAT-30 is a high-power satellite that will play a crucial role in expanding India's communication network. It is expected to serve the country's growing communication needs for many years to come.
The satellite's advanced technology and design make it an important addition to India's space capabilities.
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Launch Details
The GSAT-30 satellite was launched aboard the Ariane 5 launch vehicle (VA251) from French Guiana on January 16, 2020, at 21:05 UTC, or 02:35 IST.
The launch vehicle had a flight lasting 38 minutes 25 seconds, and the GSAT-30 separated from the Ariane 5 upper stage in an elliptical Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit.
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GSAT-30 has a lift-off mass of 3357 kg and was placed in a Geostationary Orbit (36,000 km above the equator) by using its on-board propulsion system.
The satellite will provide communication services to the Indian mainland and islands through Ku-band and wide coverage covering Gulf countries, a large number of Asian countries, and Australia through C-band.
Here's a breakdown of the key details of the GSAT-30 launch:
The GSAT-30 will be operational after the successful completion of all in-orbit tests, which will include deploying the two solar arrays and the antenna reflectors.
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Features and Functionality
The GSAT-30 is a communication satellite that weighs around 3,357-kg.
It was successfully placed in the geosynchronous orbit just 38 minutes after liftoff.
The satellite will serve as a replacement for Insat-4A spacecraft services with enhanced coverage.
The communication payload of GSAT-30 is specifically designed and optimized to maximize the number of transponders on the spacecraft bus.
With a mission life of 15 years, GSAT-30 is configured on ISRO's enhanced I-3K bus structure.
The satellite would be extensively used for supporting Vsat network, television uplinking and teleport services, digital satellite news gathering, DTH television services, cellular backhaul connectivity, and many such applications.
Technical Information
The GSAT-30 satellite is a communication satellite built by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It is designed to provide communication services to the country.
Launched on January 16, 2021, the GSAT-30 satellite is a high-power communication satellite. The satellite is equipped with 40 transponders in Ku-band and 6 in C-band.
The GSAT-30 satellite is designed to provide a wide range of communication services, including television, telephone, and internet services. It has a mission life of 15 years.
The satellite weighs about 3,357 kg and measures 3.8 meters in length and 2.2 meters in width. It has a launch mass of 3,357 kg and a lift-off mass of 3,357 kg.
The GSAT-30 satellite has a solar panel array that generates power from the sun. The satellite's power generation capacity is 3.2 kW.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the coverage of GSAT-30?
GSAT-30 covers the Indian mainland and islands, as well as extends its coverage to Asia and Australia. It provides a comprehensive communication network for the region.
What are GSAT series satellites used for?
GSAT series satellites are used for broadcasting digital audio, data, and video content. They enable high-quality multimedia transmission across India.
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