| Names | GSAT-24 |
|---|---|
| Mission type | Communications |
| Operator | NewSpace India Limited |
| COSPAR ID | 2022-067A |
| SATCAT no. | 52903 |
| Website | https://www.isro.gov.in/ |
| Mission duration | Planned: 15 years Elapsed: 2 years, 1 month and 9 days |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Bus | I-3K Enhanced |
| Manufacturer | ISRO |
| Launch mass | 4,181.3 kg (9,218 lb) |
| Dry mass | 1,774.9 kg (3,913 lb) |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 22 June 2022 21:50(UTC) |
| Rocket | Ariane 5 |
| Launch site | Guiana Space Centre, ELA-3 |
| Contractor | Arianespace |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric |
| Regime | Geostationary |
| Slot | 83° East |
| Transponders | |
| Band | Ku band |
CMS-02 (also known as GSAT-24 and also known as GSAT-N1)[1][2] is an Indian Communication Satellite built by ISRO. The CMS-02 satellite is funded, owned and operated by New Space India Limited.[3][4] Cost of spacecraft was around ₹400 crore.[5] The entire capacity onboard CMS-02 satellite will be leased to Tata Play.[6] The satellite was placed into orbit by using Ariane 5 rocket.[7]
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