Communications
Arianespace(ASA)CommercialIndian National Satellite (Insat) is a multipurpose space system for communication, broadcasting and meteorological services. Insat-3C, carrying Fixed Satellite Services (FSS) transponders, Broadcast Satellite Services (BSS) transponders and Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) transponders is intended to continue the services of Insat-2DT and Insat-2C which are nearing their end of life besides improving and augmenting the Insat system capacity. Insat-3C is the second satellite of the Insat-3 series.
Orbital Attempt
#4,513
ASA Mission
#142
Pad Launch
#111
Location Launch
#155
Designator
2002-002
Jan 23, 2002, 11:46 PM
1 update
The Guiana Space Centre is a European spaceport to the northwest of Kourou in French Guiana, a region of France in South America. Kourou is located at a latitude of 5°. In operation since 1968, it is a suitable location for a spaceport because of its equatorial location and open sea to the east.
Timezone
America/Cayenne
Local Launch Time
Jan 23, 2002, 8:46 PM
Total Launches
334
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
5.1690, -52.6903
