GSAT-17 (42815)

COSPAR: 2017-040B | Alt Name: GSAT-17

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 28, 2017

Launch Site

FRGUI

Launch Pad

ELA3

Launch Vehicle

Ariane 5ECA

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

42815

International Designator

2017-040B

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:38:45 GMT

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Inclination

0.04°

Right Ascension

88.41°

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Argument of Perigee

186.79°

Period

1436.12 min

Mean Motion

1.00 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

GSAT-17

Alternative Name

GSAT-17

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

ISRO

Country

India

Constellation

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Latest TLEs

1 42815U 17040B   26185.02691907 -.00000246  00000-0  00000-0 0  9991

2 42815   0.0442  88.4141 0001461 186.7901 110.0219  1.00269865 32952

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Summary

GSAT-17 is a communication satellite operated by ISRO, launched on June 28, 2017, from ELA3 at Guiana Space Center using an Ariane 5ECA launch vehicle. The satellite features the I-3K (I-3000) bus and measures 3.1 meters in length with a diameter of 1.7 meters and a span of 20 meters. It has a dry mass of 1400 kilograms and a launch mass of 3477 kilograms, equipped with various transponders including 24 C-band transponders and 2+2 MSS (forward & return link) transponders among others. Its power source comprises two solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + 2 pan" and it is intended for a communication mission with an expected lifetime of 15 years.

Physical Characteristics

Length

3.1

Diameter

1.7

Span

Dry Mass

1400

Launch Mass

3477

Shape

Box + 2 pan

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

GSAT-17

Purpose

Communication

Mission

Communication

Manufacturer

ISAC

Life Expectancy

15 years

Bus

I3K

Configuration

I-3K (I-3000) Bus

Motor

ISRO LAM

Equipment

24 C-band transponders, 2 lower extended C-band transponders, 12 upper extended C-band transponders, 2+2 MSS (forward & return link) transponders, DRT and SAS&R transponder

Power System

2 solar arrays, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

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