GSAT-30

  • India’s telecommunication satellite GSAT-30 was launched from French Guiana via Ariane-5 VA-251 in January, 2020.
  • It is configured on ISRO’s enhanced I-3K Bus structure to provide communication services from Geostationary Orbit in C and Ku bands. It has an operational life of 15 years, just like its predecessor INSAT-4A.
  • GSAT-30 is to replace INSAT-4A (communication) satellite services with enhanced coverage.
  • The satellite will provide Indian mainland and islands coverage in Ku-band and extended coverage in C-band covering Gulf countries, a large number of Asian countries and Australia.

C and Ku bands

  • The term ‘band’ is usually used to ....
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