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INSAT-2D

NonoperationalWeatherGEO

Observes the atmosphere and oceans for meteorology and climate monitoring.

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Launch

Launch date
June 3, 1997 at 11:20 PM UTC
Launch site
Guiana Space Centre, Kourou
Launched by
Ariane 44L →
Operator
Arianespace
Mission
INMARSAT III F-4 & Insat 2D
Launch record
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Orbit

Orbit regime
GEO
Apoapsis
35,941 km
Periapsis
33,189 km
Inclination
12.7°
Orbital period
1374.15 min

Identity

COSPAR (Int'l)
1997-027B
NORAD catalog №
24820
Object type
Payload
Owner / operator
IndiaIndia
Radar cross-section
6.3095 m²
Status
Nonoperational

End of mission

Fate
No longer operational — remains in orbit as inactive.
Final status
Nonoperational