I-2K is a satellite bus developed by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), and marketed by Antrix Corporation.[1] It is a standard bus for 2,000 kg class satellites; the 'I' in I-2K stands for INSAT, a group of communication satellites developed and launched by ISRO. The satellite buses developed by ISRO are specifically developed for small and medium weight satellites. I-2K spacecraft bus can supply DC power up to 3000 watts.[2] I-2K platform is targeted towards satellites in liftoff mass in range of 1500–2500 kg.[3]
List of satellites launched using I-2K platform edit
Features of I-2K edit
- Launch Mass: 2,000–2,300 kg (4,400–5,100 lb).
- Dimensions: 1.65 * 1.53m in plan & 3.0m in height.
- Dry Mass: 600–950 kg (1,320–2,090 lb).
- Payload Mass: 160–200 kg (350–440 lb).
- Total Power: 2800 W.
- Payload Power: 2400 W.
- Transponder: 12 - 18.
- Mission Life: 12 - 15 Years.[7]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Antrix Corporation Ltd - Satellites > Spacecraft Systems & Sub Systems". Archived from the original on 2014-02-20. Retrieved 2013-12-19.
- ^ "SPACECRAFT SYSTEMS AND SUB SYSTEMS". Antrix Corporation. Archived from the original on February 20, 2014. Retrieved December 19, 2013.
- ^ "Future Programmes". ISRO. Retrieved December 19, 2013.
- ^ "The Indian GSAT Satellites" (PDF). ISRO. p. 5. Retrieved December 19, 2013.
- ^ "ISRO: I-2K (I-2000) Bus". skyrocket.de. Retrieved December 19, 2013.
- ^ "ISRO: GSAT-31". ISRO. Archived from the original on November 10, 2019. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
- ^ "INSAT 2000 spacecraft bus" (PDF). Antrix Corporation. p. 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 23, 2015. Retrieved December 19, 2013.
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