# GSAT-17

> Indian telecommunication satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q18480132](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18480132)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GSAT-17)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/gsat-17

## Summary  
GSAT-17 is an Indian telecommunication satellite operated by the Indian National Satellite System (INSAT). Launched in 2017, it provides communication services from geostationary orbit. The satellite was deployed using the European Ariane 5 ECA launch vehicle.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: June 28, 2017 ([reference](https://www.isro.gov.in/spacecraft/list-of-communication-satellites))  
- **Mass**: 3,477 kilograms ([reference](https://www.isro.gov.in/spacecraft/list-of-communication-satellites))  
- **Operator**: Indian National Satellite System (INSAT)  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Ariane 5 ECA ([reference](https://www.isro.gov.in/spacecraft/list-of-communication-satellites))  
- **Orbit**: Geostationary orbit ([reference](https://www.isro.gov.in/spacecraft/list-of-communication-satellites))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2017-040B  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 42815 ([reference](https://www.isro.gov.in/spacecraft/list-of-communication-satellites))  
- **Launch Site**: ELA-3  

## FAQs  
### Q: What is the purpose of GSAT-17?  
A: GSAT-17 is a communication satellite designed to provide telecommunication services, including television broadcasting, internet, and other data services, from geostationary orbit.  

### Q: Who operates GSAT-17?  
A: It is operated by the Indian National Satellite System (INSAT), a key player in India's satellite communication infrastructure.  

### Q: When was GSAT-17 launched?  
A: GSAT-17 was launched on June 28, 2017, aboard an Ariane 5 ECA rocket from ELA-3.  

## Why It Matters  
GSAT-17 plays a critical role in India's satellite communication network, enhancing connectivity for television, internet, and other data services. Its deployment strengthens India's self-reliance in space technology and supports national infrastructure. By operating in geostationary orbit, it ensures stable and continuous coverage for communication services across the region. The satellite's launch also highlights international collaboration, as it was deployed using the European Ariane 5 ECA rocket.  

## Notable For  
- **Heavyweight**: At 3,477 kg, it is one of the heavier communication satellites in India's fleet.  
- **Geostationary Orbit**: Provides consistent coverage for telecommunication services.  
- **International Launch**: Deployed using the European Ariane 5 ECA, showcasing global partnerships.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: June 28, 2017  
- **Vehicle**: Ariane 5 ECA  
- **Site**: ELA-3  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Mass**: 3,477 kg  
- **Orbit**: Geostationary  
- **Operator**: Indian National Satellite System (INSAT)  

### Mission Role  
- Provides telecommunication services, including broadcasting and internet.  
- Part of India's broader satellite communication infrastructure.  

### Identification  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2017-040B  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 42815

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report
2. [Source](https://www.isro.gov.in/spacecraft/list-of-communication-satellites)