Heaviest Satellite Launched By ISRO

Hi I have keen interest in the ISRO and I need to know that which is the heaviest satellite launched by ISRO so I can have an idea???

Well the GSAT-10 is an Indian communication satellite which was launched by Ariane-5ECA carrier rocket in September 2012.

It has 12 KU Band, 12 C Band and 6 lower extended c band transponders, and included a navigation payload to augment GAGAN capacity.


Load Carried Away

12 high power KU-band transponders employing 140 W TWTA.

12 C Band Transponders employing 32 W TWTA.

6 extended C-Band Transponders each having a bandwidth of 36 MHz employing 32 W
TWTA.

GAGAN navigation payload operating in L1 and L5 bands.


Cost

The satellite and launch fee cost the agency Rs.750 crores.

Launch

GSAT-10 is the second satellite in INSAT/GSAT constellation with GAGAN payload after GSAT-8, launched in May 2011.

The satellite was successfully launched on 29 September 2012 at 2:48 am (IST) on board Ariane-5 rocket from Europe's spaceport in French Guiana.

Launch mass

3,435 kilograms (7,573 lb)

Manufacturer

ISRO Satellite Centre

Space Applications Centre

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