GSAT-32 explained

GSAT-32
Mission Type:Communication
Operator:ISRO
Mission Duration:15 years (planned)
Spacecraft Bus:I-4K
Manufacturer:U. R. Rao Satellite Centre
Launch Mass:~
Launch Date:Q2 2026
Launch Rocket:LVM3
Launch Site:Satish Dhawan Space Centre
Launch Contractor:ISRO
Orbit Reference:Geocentric orbit
Orbit Regime:Geostationary orbit
Apsis:gee
Programme:GSAT-N Series
Previous Mission:GSAT-N2
Programme2:GSAT
Previous Mission2:GSAT-7R

GSAT-32 (also known as GSAT-N3) is an Indian geostationary communications satellite developed by ISRO.[1] [2] [3]

History

In 2021, GSAT-32 was announced as one of five new GSAT satellites under the GSAT-N Series, other four being GSAT-20, 22, 23, and 24.[4] The satellite is planned to serves as a replacement for the GSAT-6A satellite.[5] [6]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: GSAT-32 Satellite . 2025-11-03 . www.satnow.com.
  2. Web site: GSAT . 2025-11-03 . www.globalsecurity.org.
  3. Web site: GSAT-32 (GSAT-N3) LVM-3 Next Spaceflight . 2025-11-03 . nextspaceflight.com . en.
  4. News: 2021-10-05 . Space PSU NSIL to launch 4 more demand-driven communication satellites . 2025-11-03 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  5. Web site: 2018-08-12 . ISRO to launch GSAT-32 in Oct 2019 to replace GSAT-6A which went incommunicado days after launch . 2025-11-03 . Hindustan Times . en.
  6. Web site: GSat 32 . 2025-11-03 . Gunter's Space Page . en.