Gsat 6a

GSAT-6A, similar to GSAT-6 is a high power S-band communication satellite configured around I-2K bus with a lift-off mass of 2140 kg. The mission life of spacecraft is planned for 10 years. The satellite will also provide a platform for developing technologies such as demonstration of 6 m S-Band Unfurlable Antenna, handheld ground terminals and network management techniques that could be useful in future satellite based mobile communication applications. GSAT-6A is planned to be launched by GSLV-F08.

Longevity of satellites

The ISRO would launch the GSLV GSAT 6A in the last week of March. The ISRO had lined up a number of programmes to make India stronger in various aspects of development and services to the people. To a question, Mr. Sivan said the ISRO was working on improving the longevity of satellites.