GSAT 17 - [June 28, 2017] - Latest Satellites of India

GSAT 17

• It is the third communication satellite of India which was launched by the Ariane 5ECA rocket of Arianespace centre.
• It has 40 transponders mainly for broadcasting, telecommunication and VSAT services.
• Placed into the geosynchronous transfer orbit or GTO.
• Launched on June 28, 2017.
• Launched from french guiana.
• Weight: 3477 kg
• Operational Life: 15 years
• The previous communication satellites launched by India are
• 1st -  GSAT-9 or South Asia Satellite on May 5, 2017.
• 2nd - GSAT-19 on June 5, 2017.