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34. INSAT 3E

INSAT-3E was the fourth satellite launched in the geostationary orbit in the INSAT-3 series.

It is an exclusive communication satellite to further augment the communication services that are being provided by the INSAT System.

In April 2014, INSAT-3E completed its life and gone out of service. Built to last 15 years, it has completed ten-and-a-half years in orbit.

Reason: It ran out of the on-board oxidizer.