Insat Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The Insat bus accounts for 3 cataloged objects, of which 3 are in orbit and 0 are active. Most are built by FORDA. The largest operator on this bus is Indian Space Research Organisation. The first launched in 1982, the most recent in 1988.
3
In orbit
0
Active
3
Total launched
0
Reentered
Insat launched per year
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Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Insat satellites.
| Manufacturer | FORDA |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Communication / Meteorology |
| Launch mass | 1149 kg |
| Dry mass | 550 kg |
| Length | 2.2 m |
| Diameter | 1.6 m |
| Span | 19.4 m |
| Shape | Box + Pan + Ant |
| Power | Deployable solar array, batteries |
| Propulsion | R-4D-11 |
| Design life | 7 years |
| Equipment | 12 C-band transponder, 2+1 S-band transponders |
| Typical orbit | 1437 min period, 11° inclination |
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Frequently asked questions
How many Insat satellites are there?
The catalog lists 3 objects built on the Insat bus. 3 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many Insat satellites are in orbit?
3 Insat objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.
Who builds the Insat bus?
The Insat bus is most commonly built by FORDA.
When did the first Insat satellite launch?
The first cataloged Insat satellite launched in 1982, and the most recent in 1988.