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ISRO Satellites List: Active Spacecraft Fleet
A clean inventory of ISRO's primary active satellite systems, highlighting their orbits, weights, and communication utilities.
Veerexa Space Editorial
May 9, 2026
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The Silent Sentinels: Navigating ISRO's Active Satellite Fleet
India possesses one of the largest constellations of operational satellites in the Asia-Pacific region, quietly serving national defense, remote sensing, meteorology, and communications.
1. INSAT & GSAT: Communication Backbones
The Indian National Satellite (INSAT) and Geosynchronous Satellite (GSAT) systems power the nation's broadcasting infrastructure.
- Services: Providing transponders for DTH television, digital news gathering, VSAT banking networks, and military communications.
2. Cartosat & Oceansat: Earth Observatories
- Cartosat Series: High-resolution optical mapping satellites used for cartography, urban planning, and security monitoring.
- Oceansat Series: Equipped with ocean color monitors to study sea state, sea winds, phytoplankton density, and fisheries.
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