After issuing an international call for tenders, theIndian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has chosen Arianespace to launch the GSAT ...
After issuing an international call for tenders, theIndian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has chosen Arianespace to launch the GSAT 7 and INSAT 3D satellites. The contract also includes two more launch options for ISRO, the Indian space agency.
GSAT 7 and INSAT-3D are scheduled for launch in the second quarter of 2013. Both satellites will be launched by Ariane 5 launchers from the Guiana Space Center, Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana.
GSAT 7: a telecommunications satellite for India
Designed and built by ISRO, GSAT 7 will weigh 2,550 kg at launch. It is a multiband telecommunications satellite.
INSAT 3D weather satellite
Built by ISRO, INSAT 3D is a dedicated weather satellite. It will weigh 2,100 kg at launch, offering 1,100 W of power. INSAT 3D will carry weather forecasting payloads, along with a search & rescue function.
