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GSAT-31

Indian telecommunications satellite. GSAT-31 was launched on February 5, 2019 aboard a Ariane 5ECA from Kourou. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit.

COSPAR 2019-007BNORAD 44035India

Identity

Name in GCAT
GSAT-31
International designator
2019-007B
NORAD catalog number
44035
GCAT identifier
S44035
UN registration
ST/SG/SER.E/891

Mission

Mission type
Communications
Use
Civil government
Program
GSAT I2K
Owner
ISRO
Country
India
Builder
ISRO Satellite Center
Platform (bus)
I2K

Launch

Date
February 5, 2019 · 21:01 UTC
Launch record
2019-007Success
Spaceport
Kourou · pad ELA3

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
GEO/S
Perigee
35,773 km
Apogee
35,798 km
Inclination
0.03°
Status
In orbit
Last known active
Feb 27, 2023

Size

Mass
2,536 kg
Dry mass
1,500 kg
Length
3.0 m
Diameter
2.00 m
Span
10.0 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q61669449 (CC0).