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

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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