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Insat 1A
retired
Communications
GEO
COSPAR 1982-031A
Launched 4/10/1982
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
Insat 1A Mission
Launch Vehicle
Delta 3910
Launch Date
4/10/1982
Last Contact
9/4/1982
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
GEO
Altitude
35,784.5 km
Inclination
0.37 deg
Dry Mass
519 kg
Total Mass
1,149 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
1982-031A
UN Registration
A/AC.105/INF.391
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INSAT-1A was launched on April 10, 1982, but faced technical issues shortly after its launch.
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Feb 19, 2024
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