I-1K

I-1K (also referred to as INSAT-1000) is a satellite bus developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and marketed by Antrix Corporation.[1] The I-1K bus is designed to be compatible with lightweight geostationary satellites and is commonly used for meteorological satellites.

Design
  • The I-1K bus can be used for satellites in the lightweight category, with a launch mass between 1,050 and 1,100 kilograms (2,310 and 2,430 lb).
  • Its dimensions are 1.505 m × 1.476 m × 1.530 m (4.94 ft × 4.84 ft × 5.02 ft).
  • I-1K's dry mass is 500 kg (1,100 lb) and can support payloads of 100 kg (220 lb).
  • Its power systems can supply between 500 and 1000 watts.[2]
  • The average transponder life is 7 years which can be extended up to 12 years.

List of satellites launched using I-1K platform

See also

References
  1. "Spacecraft Systems and Subsystems". Antrix Corporation. 2010. Archived from the original on February 20, 2014. Retrieved February 7, 2014.
  2. "INSAT 1000 spacecraft bus" (PDF). Antrix Corporation. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 23, 2015. Retrieved December 30, 2013.
  3. "ISRO: I-1K (I-1000) Bus". Skyrocket.de. Retrieved December 30, 2013.
  4. "Mars Orbiter Spacecraft". ISRO. January 2014. Retrieved November 6, 2013.


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