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GSAT-10 (38779)
COSPAR: 2012-051B | Alt Name: GSAT-10
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 28, 2012
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA3
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 5ECA
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
38779
International Designator
2012-051B
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:00:58 GMT
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Inclination
0.05°
Right Ascension
242.69°
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Argument of Perigee
211.06°
Period
1436.12 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
GSAT-10
Alternative Name
GSAT-10
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
ISRO
Country
India
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 38779U 12051B 26185.16734381 -.00000152 00000-0 00000-0 0 9997
2 38779 0.0468 242.6878 0008021 211.0647 331.6795 1.00270143 50268
Source: Celestrak
Summary
GSAT-10 is a communication satellite launched by ISRO on September 28, 2012, from Guiana Space Centre using an Ariane 5ECA launch vehicle. It uses the I-3K (I-3000) Bus configuration and has dimensions of 3.1 meters in length, 2 meters in diameter, and a span of 15.4 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 1494 kilograms with a launch mass of 3400 kilograms. GSAT-10 is equipped with 12 normal C-band, 6 extended C-band, and 12 Ku-band transponders, along with GAGAN (GPS Aided GEO Augmented Navigation). It provides power through two deployable solar arrays and batteries. The satellite has a lifespan of 15 years and was manufactured by ISAC for the purpose of communication services over India.
Physical Characteristics
Length
3.1
Diameter
2
Span
15.4
Dry Mass
1494
Launch Mass
3400
Shape
Box + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
13.8482
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
GSAT-10
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
ISAC
Life Expectancy
15 years
Bus
I3K
Configuration
I-3K (I-3000) Bus
Motor
ISRO LAM
Equipment
12 Normal C-band, 6 Extended C-band and 12 Ku-band transponders, GAGAN
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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