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GSAT-29

Indian communication satellite. GSAT-29 was launched on November 14, 2018 aboard a GSLV Mk III from Sriharikota. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit.

COSPAR 2018-089ANORAD 43698India

Identity

Name in GCAT
GSAT-29
International designator
2018-089A
NORAD catalog number
43698
GCAT identifier
S43698
UN registration
ST/SG/SER.E/889

Mission

Mission type
Communications
Use
Civil government
Program
GSAT I3K
Owner
ISRO
Country
India
Builder
ISRO Satellite Center
Platform (bus)
I3K

Launch

Date
November 14, 2018 · 11:38 UTC
Launch record
2018-089Success
Rocket
GSLV Mk III
Spaceport
Sriharikota · pad SLP

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
GEO/S
Perigee
35,773 km
Apogee
35,799 km
Inclination
0.08°
Status
In orbit
Last known active
Feb 26, 2023

Size

Mass
3,423 kg
Dry mass
1,500 kg
Length
3.1 m
Diameter
1.80 m
Span
20.0 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q43449537 (CC0).