# GSAT-24

> Indian communications satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q110516908](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q110516908)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GSAT-24)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/gsat-24

## Summary
GSAT-24 is an Indian communications satellite operated by NewSpace India Limited. Launched in 2022, it provides telecommunications services from geostationary orbit and was built by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: June 22, 2022, at 21:50:07 UTC ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Mass**: 4,181 kg (launch weight) ([reference](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/gsat-24.htm))  
- **Operator**: NewSpace India Limited ([reference](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/gsat-24.htm))  
- **Manufacturer**: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) ([reference](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/gsat-24.htm))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Ariane 5 ECA (flight VA-257 / 5116) ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Orbit**: Geostationary ([reference](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/gsat-24.htm))  
- **Spacecraft Bus**: I-3K ([reference](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/gsat-24.htm))  
- **COSPAR/NSSDCA ID**: 2022-067A  
- **Aliases**: GSAT-N1, CMS-02  

## FAQs
### Q: Who operates GSAT-24?  
A: GSAT-24 is operated by NewSpace India Limited, a commercial arm of ISRO responsible for satellite services ([reference](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/gsat-24.htm)).  

### Q: What was the launch vehicle used for GSAT-24?  
A: It was launched aboard an Ariane 5 ECA rocket (flight VA-257) from ELA-3 at the Guiana Space Centre ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).  

### Q: What is the purpose of GSAT-24?  
A: GSAT-24 is a communications satellite designed to provide telecommunications services from geostationary orbit ([reference](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/gsat-24.htm)).  

## Why It Matters
GSAT-24 represents India's growing capabilities in space-based telecommunications, leveraging ISRO's expertise to enhance domestic and regional connectivity. As a dedicated commercial satellite operated by NewSpace India Limited, it supports broadcasting, broadband, and other communication services, reducing reliance on foreign satellites. Its successful launch aboard Ariane 5 underscores international collaboration in space missions. The satellite's geostationary positioning ensures stable coverage for continuous service delivery, benefiting industries and consumers across India and neighboring regions.

## Notable For
- **First Fully Commercial Satellite**: Operated by NewSpace India Limited, marking a shift toward commercializing ISRO's satellite services.  
- **High-Capacity Payload**: Designed for Ku-band communications, supporting high-throughput services.  
- **International Launch**: Deployed via Arianespace, highlighting global partnerships in India's space program.  

## Body
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: June 22, 2022  
- **Time**: 21:50:07 UTC  
- **Site**: ELA-3, Guiana Space Centre ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Mass**: 4,181 kg (launch weight)  
- **Bus**: I-3K, a standard ISRO platform for communications satellites ([reference](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/gsat-24.htm))  
- **Orbit**: Geostationary (35,786 km altitude)  

### Mission Context  
- **Operator**: NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), ISRO's commercial subsidiary.  
- **Manufacturer**: ISRO, India's premier space agency.  
- **Launch Contractor**: Arianespace, a European launch service provider.

## References

1. [Source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/gsat-24.htm)
2. Jonathan's Space Report