I-2K Explained
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: 2000-.
- Dimensions: 1.65 * 1.53m in plan & 3.0m in height.
- Dry Mass: 600-.
- Payload Mass: 160-.
- Total Power: 2800 W.
- Payload Power: 2400 W.
- Transponder: 12 - 18.
- Mission Life: 12 - 15 Years.[7]
See also
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Antrix Corporation Ltd - Satellites > Spacecraft Systems & Sub Systems . 2013-12-19 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140220164322/http://www.antrix.gov.in/sss_systems.html . 2014-02-20 . dead .
- Web site: SPACECRAFT SYSTEMS AND SUB SYSTEMS . Antrix Corporation . December 19, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140220164322/http://www.antrix.gov.in/sss_systems.html . February 20, 2014 . dead .
- Web site: Future Programmes . ISRO . December 19, 2013.
- Web site: The Indian GSAT Satellites . ISRO . December 19, 2013 . 5.
- Web site: ISRO: I-2K (I-2000) Bus . skyrocket.de . December 19, 2013.
- Web site: ISRO: GSAT-31 . ISRO . February 6, 2019 . November 10, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191110170747/https://www.isro.gov.in/Spacecraft/gsat-31 . dead .
- Web site: INSAT 2000 spacecraft bus . Antrix Corporation . December 19, 2013 . 2 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150923172459/http://www.antrix.gov.in/I-2K.pdf . September 23, 2015 . dead .
