GSAT-31
GSAT-31 is a high-throughput telecommunication satellite developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation.Mission
The satellite main communication payload is Ku band and act as a replacement of the aging INSAT-4CR. The satellite will provide advance tele-communication to Indian subcontinent. It will be used for VSAT networks, television uplinks, digital signage new gathering, DTH services and other communication systems, this is the 40th communication satellite launched by ISRO and the 22nd launch of ISRO satellite by Arianespace.Launch
The satellite was launched through the 103rd flight of Ariance 5 VCA on 5th February at 21:01 UTC, the vehicle also deployed Hellas-Sat-4/SaudiGeoSat-1.Relocation
On July 2019, GSAT-31 maneuvered to lower its altitude and drifted eastward to reach new slot at 82.95°E on 31 August 2019.
