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Insat 1C
retired
Communications
GEO
COSPAR 1988-063A
Launched 7/21/1988
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
Insat 1C/ECS 5
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 3
Launch Date
7/21/1988
Last Contact
11/22/1989
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
GEO
Altitude
35,787 km
Inclination
0.15 deg
Dry Mass
550 kg
Total Mass
1,190 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Communications
Payload Category
COM/MET
Payload Class
C
Organizations
Operator
Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
Manufacturer
Ford Aerospace, Palo Alto
Registry
COSPAR ID
1988-063A
UN Registration
ST/SG/SER.E/191
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INSAT-1C and INSAT-1D were successful missions that provided significant data to the IMD.
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Feb 19, 2024
The evolution of India’s weather satellite programs