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Apr 15, 2010

GSAT-4 was the nineteenth geo-stationary satellite of India built by ISRO and fourth in the GSAT series. GSAT-4 was basically an experimental satellite with the following new technologies intended to be tested:

  • Electric Propulsion System
  • Bus Management Unit
  • 1553 Bus for Data Communication
  • Miniaturised Dynamically Tuned Gyros
  • 36 AH Lithium Ion Battery
  • 70 V Bus for Ka band TWTAs

However, GSAT-4 was not placed in orbit as GSLV-D3 could not complete the mission

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प्रमोचन भार / Launch Mass: 2220 Kg
आयाम / Dimension: 2.4 X 1.6 X 1.5
मिशन कालावधि / Mission Life : > 7 years
प्रमोचक राकेट / Launch Vehicle: GSLV-D3 / GSAT-4
उपग्रह का प्रकार / Type of Satellite: Communication
निर्माता / Manufacturer: ISRO
स्‍वामी / Owner: ISRO
अनुप्रयोग / Application: Communication
कक्षा का प्रकार / Orbit Type: GSO (Geosynchronous Orbit)

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