GSAT 17

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GSAT 17 is classified as:

Geostationary

NORAD ID: 42815

Int'l Code: 2017-040B

Perigee: 35,786.8 km

Apogee: 35,803.1 km

Inclination: 0.0 °

Period: 1,436.2 minutes

Semi major axis: 42165 km

RCS: Unknown

Launch date: June 28, 2017
Source: India (IND)
Launch site: FRENCH GUIANA (FRGUI)

GSAT 17 is a geostationnary satellite, the heaviest Indian-built spacecraft ever built. to be located at 93.5 degrees east longitude for operating position. Outfitted with C-band broadcast transponders and an S-band payload designed for mobile services, GSAT 17 will join 17 current satellites in India's communications network. GSAT 17 also hosts a payload to relay meteorological data and has a search and rescue support mission.

1 42815U 17040B   24163.95674329 -.00000254  00000-0  00000+0 0  9994
2 42815   0.0090 334.1495 0001937 329.3886  35.1284  1.00267553 25503

Source of the keplerian elements: AFSPC