Satellite Communication in India

Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) Space Program

ISRO has launched total 118 satellites from 1975. ISRO has its own satellite launch vehicle system. Due to the great achievements, ISRO has become a powerful space agency in the world. ISRO has successfully completed the Mars mission and Moon mission. Recently ISRO has launched 104 satellites with a single launch vehicle.

The Indian National Satellite (INSAT) system is one of the largest communication satellite program launched by ISRO. New version of INSAT, Geo Synchronous Satellites (GSAT) are specifically designed for telecommunication purpose.

Following is the list of communication satellites launched by ISRO.

Name of Satellite	Launch Data	Weight of Satellite (In kg)	Power
GSAT -16	7th Dec 2014	3181.6	6000W
GSAT – 14	5th Jan 2014	1982	2600W
GSAT – 7	30th Aug 2013	2650	3000W
INSAT -3D	26th Jul 2013	2060	1164W
GSAT -10	29th Sep 2012	3400	6474W
GSAT – 12	15th Jul 2011	1410	1430W
GSAT – 8	21st May 2011	3093	6242W
GSAT – 5P	25th Dec 2010	2310	-
GSAT 4	15th Apr 2010	2220	-
INSAT – 4CR	2nd Sep 2007	2130	3000W
INSAT – 4B	12th Mar 2007	3025	5859W