1997-027B
Insat 2D, which like Insat 2C was the communications-only variant, was stationed at 74E. Insat 2D joined the Indian National Satellite System. Primary coverage area is Indian subcontinent, with extended coverage area over Mideast to SE Asia. Control from Insat Master Control Facility, Hassan/Karnataka.
Insat 2D mass was 2079 kg launch, 1270 kg BOL, 999 kg dry. Bus was 1.7 x 1.9 x 2.7 m with a 14.70m span, like Insat 2C.
| Insat 2D | |||
| Date | Time | Event | Orbit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Jun 3 | 2320 | Launch by Ariane 44LP V97 | CSG ELA2 |
| 2323 | Stage 1 sep T+3:32 | ||
| 2324 | Fairing sep T+4:48 | ||
| 2325 | Stage 2 sep T+5:42 | ||
| 2338? | Stage 3 MECO | ||
| 2341 | H10-3 sep from Inmarsat T+21:17 | ||
| 2344 | Mini Spelda top sep T+24:17 | ||
| 2346 | H10-3 sep from Insat T+26:17 | ||
| 1997 Jun 4 | 635.14 249 x 35945 x 7.0 | ||
| 1997 Jun 5 | 629.46 218 x 35685 x 7.0 | ||
| 1997 Jun 6? | LAM-1 | ||
| 1997 Jun 10? | LAM-2 | ||
| 1997 Jun 11 | 1430.54 35474 x 35881 x 0.2 GEO 66.4E+1.4E | ||
| 1997 Jun 16 | 1434.43 35720 x 35787 x 0.2 GEO 72.6E+0.4E | ||
| 1997 Jun 16 | 1436.05 35742 x 35829 x 0.2 GEO 72.6E | ||
| 1997 Sep 16 | 1436.14 35726 x 35849 x 0.2 GEO 72.3E | ||
| 1997 Oct 1 | Earth lock lost | ||
| 1997 Oct 4 | Power failure | ||
| 1997 Oct 5 | end of ops | ||
| 1997 Nov 22 | 1436.09 35713 x 35859 x 0.4 GEO 74.1E | ||
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