I-2K

I-2K

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

Features of I-2K

  • 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


References

  1. "Antrix Corporation Ltd - Satellites > Spacecraft Systems & Sub Systems". Archived from the original on 2014-02-20. Retrieved 2013-12-19.
  2. "SPACECRAFT SYSTEMS AND SUB SYSTEMS". Antrix Corporation. Archived from the original on February 20, 2014. Retrieved December 19, 2013.
  3. "Future Programmes". ISRO. Retrieved December 19, 2013.
  4. "The Indian GSAT Satellites" (PDF). ISRO. p. 5. Retrieved December 19, 2013.
  5. "ISRO: I-2K (I-2000) Bus". skyrocket.de. Retrieved December 19, 2013.
  6. "ISRO: GSAT-31". ISRO. Archived from the original on November 10, 2019. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
  7. "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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