Insat 2B

General

Designation	22724 / 93048B
Launch date	22 Jul 1993
Country of origin	India
Mission	Telecommunications and meteorology
Geostationary orbit	93.5°E
Launch vehicle	Ariane V58

Out of service	7 Nov 2000
Cause	The satellite first lost its attitude on 3 Nov 2000, did it again a few days later. As it might happen again anywhen, it was decommissioned. Will be properly deorbited later, after Insat 3C is operational.

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