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GSAT-14 (39498)
COSPAR: 2014-001A | Alt Name: GSAT-14
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 5, 2014
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
SLP
Launch Vehicle
GSLV Mk II
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
39498
International Designator
2014-001A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:58:28 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
0.04°
Right Ascension
231.22°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
332.95°
Period
1436.11 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
GSAT-14
Alternative Name
GSAT-14
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
ISRO
Country
India
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 39498U 14001A 26185.16561047 -.00000065 00000-0 00000-0 0 9993
2 39498 0.0402 231.2233 0001298 332.9529 211.6087 1.00271104 45549
Source: Celestrak
Summary
GSAT-14 is a communication satellite owned by ISRO and manufactured by ISAC. It was launched on January 5, 2014, from Sriharikota Launch Range using the GSLV Mk II launch vehicle. The satellite has a configuration based on the I-2K (I-2000) Bus with dimensions of 3.6 meters in length and 2 meters in diameter, and a span of 9.5 meters when deployed. GSAT-14 carries equipment including 6 Ku-band and 6 external C-band transponders along with Ka-band beacons. It has a dry mass of 851 kg and was launched at a mass of 1982 kg, powered by two deployable solar arrays and batteries. The satellite is expected to have an operational lifetime of 12 years and its shape consists of a box structure with two panels.
Physical Characteristics
Length
3.6
Diameter
2
Span
9.5
Dry Mass
851
Launch Mass
1982
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
4.829
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
GSAT-14
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
ISAC
Life Expectancy
12 years
Bus
I2K
Configuration
I-2K (I-2000) Bus
Motor
ISRO LAM
Equipment
6 Ku-band, 6 ext. C-band transponders, Ka-band beacons
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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