# INSAT-2E

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**Wikidata**: [Q5972401](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5972401)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/INSAT-2E)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/insat-2e

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **INSAT-2E**:

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## Summary  
INSAT-2E is a communications satellite operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Launched in 1999, it provides telecommunications services for India and is part of the INSAT satellite series.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: April 2, 1999 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Ariane 42P rocket ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Mass**: 2,550 kilograms ([reference](https://www.isro.gov.in/spacecraft/list-of-communication-satellites))  
- **Operator**: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1999-016A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))  
- **Launch Site**: ELA-2 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Type**: Communications satellite ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11921))  
- **Country**: India  

## FAQs  
### Q: What is the purpose of INSAT-2E?  
A: INSAT-2E is a telecommunications satellite designed to provide communication services, including television broadcasting and weather monitoring, for India.  

### Q: Who launched INSAT-2E?  
A: It was launched by ISRO using an Ariane 42P rocket from the ELA-2 launch site.  

### Q: When was INSAT-2E launched?  
A: It was launched on April 2, 1999.  

## Why It Matters  
INSAT-2E plays a critical role in India's satellite communications infrastructure, enabling television broadcasting, weather forecasting, and telecommunication services across the country. As part of the INSAT series, it represents India's growing capabilities in space technology and self-reliance in satellite deployment. Its successful launch and operation reinforced ISRO's reputation as a key player in global satellite communications.  

## Notable For  
- One of India's early domestically operated communications satellites.  
- Launched aboard an Ariane 42P, a reliable but now-retired rocket.  
- Contributed to expanding India's telecommunications and broadcasting networks.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: April 2, 1999  
- **Rocket**: Ariane 42P  
- **Site**: ELA-2  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Mass**: 2,550 kg  
- **Operator**: ISRO  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1999-016A  

### Mission Role  
- Primary function: Telecommunications and broadcasting.  
- Part of the INSAT series, supporting India's communication infrastructure.  

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## References

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