INSAT-3C, carrying Fixed Satellite Services (FSS) transponders, Broadcast Satellite Services (BSS) transponders and Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) transponders is intended to continue the service of INSAT-2DT and INSAT-2C which were nearing their end to life besides improving and augmenting the INSAT system capacity. INSAT-3C is the second satellite of the INSAT-3 series. The first satellite, INSAT-3B was launched in March 2000.
| Mission | Communication, broadcasting and Meteorology |
| Spacecraft Mass | 2,650 Kg (Mass at Lift - off) 1218 Kg (Dry mass) |
| Onboard power | 2765 W |
| Propulsion | Liquid Apogee Motor with fuel and oxidizer stored in separate titanium tanks and pressurant in Kevlar wound titanium tank. |
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| Launch date | January 24, 2002 |
| Launch site | French Guyana |
| Launch vehicle | Ariane5-V147 |
| Orbit | Geostationary (74o longitude) |
| Mission Life | Very long |
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