Information about the GSAT-18

Information about the GSAT-18 

India’s latest communication satellite, GSAT-18 was inducted into the INSAT/GSAT system on October 06, 2016 from Kourou, French Guiana by Ariane -5 VA-231. Weighting 3404 kg at lift off, GSAT-18 carries 48 communication transponders to provide Services is normal C-band, Upper Extended C-band and Ku-bands of the frequency spectrum. GSAT-18 carries Ku-band beacon as well to help in an accurately pointing ground antennas towards the satellite.

GSAT-18 is designed to provide continuity of services on operational satellites in C-band, Extended C-band and Ku-band. GSAT-18 was launched into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit(GTO) by Ariane-5 VA-231 launch vehicle.

Launch Mass:- 3404kg

Mission Life:- 15years

Power:- 6474 W from solar arrays, Two 144 Ah Li-Ion batteries
                Ariaqne-5 VA-231

Type of Satellite:-  Communication

Manufactured:- ISRO

Owner:- ISRO

Application:-  Communication

Orbit Type:- GSO