36. GSAT 16

♤ GSAT-16 is a geostationary communication satellite which will carry 24 C-band, 12 Ku-band and 12 Upper Extended C-band transponders. GSAT-16 satellite will support satellite based telecommunication, television, VSAT and other services in the country.

♤ The satellite is aimed as a replacement for satellite INSAT-3E

♤ Launch - GSAT-16 is planned to be launched by the first week of December 2014 by Ariane 5.