GSAT-31
| Company type | Satellite |
|---|---|
| Industry | Telecommunications |
| Founded | February 5, 2019 |
| Founder | Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) |
| Headquarters | India |
| Products | Telecommunications satellite services |
GSAT-31 is a telecommunications satellite with high data capacity, engineered by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
Mission
The main payload of GSAT-31 functions within the Ku frequency range, serving as a successor to the outdated INSAT-4CR. It significantly improves telecommunication coverage over the Indian subcontinent, facilitating services such as VSAT networks, television uplink transmissions, digital signage news collection, DTH broadcasting, and various other communication applications. This launch represents ISRO's 40th satellite dedicated to communication and marks the 22nd satellite deployment conducted by Arianespace on behalf of ISRO.
Launch
On 5 February 2019 at 21:01 UTC, GSAT-31 was placed into orbit aboard the Ariane 5 ECA during its 103rd mission, which simultaneously carried Hellas-Sat-4/SaudiGeoSat-1. The Arianespace launch service for this mission was valued at roughly Rs 950 crore.
Relocation
During July 2019, GSAT-31 underwent orbital adjustments, including a reduction in altitude and an eastward drift, ultimately reaching its designated geostationary slot at 82.95°E by 31 August 2019.