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

• GSAT-12^[3]
• IRNSS-1A
• Kalpana-1
• Mars Orbiter Mission^[4]

See also

• Comparison of satellite buses

References

1. "Spacecraft Systems and Subsystems". Antrix Corporation. 2010. Retrieved February 7, 2014.
2. "INSAT 1000 spacecraft bus" (PDF). Antrix Corporation. 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.

External links

• Antrix Corp. satellite subsystems