The INSAT-2 series marked a major milestone for India, as these were the first fully indigenous communication satellites built by ISRO. They were part of the Indian National Satellite System (INSAT) and played a crucial role in telecommunications, broadcasting, meteorology, and disaster warning services.

INSAT-2A (First Indigenous INSAT Satellite)

Launch Date: 10 July 1992

Launch Vehicle: Ariane (European Space Agency)

Launch Site: Kourou, French Guiana

Mass: 1,905 kg

Orbit: Geostationary (74°E longitude)

Mission Duration: Operational from August 1992 to May 2002

First Indian-built multi-purpose satellite

Provided telecommunications, TV broadcasting, and meteorological imaging

Replaced INSAT-1 series, which relied on foreign-built satellites

INSAT-2B (Second in the Series)

Launch Date: 23 July 1993

Launch Vehicle: Ariane

Mass: 1,905 kg

Orbit: Geostationary (93.5°E longitude)

Mission Duration: Operational from August 1993 to July 2002

Backup and additional capacity for INSAT-2A

Supported telecommunications, TV broadcasting, and disaster warnings

INSAT-2C (Third Satellite in the Series)

Launch Date: 7 December 1995

Launch Vehicle: Ariane

Mass: 2,075 kg

Orbit: Geostationary (93.5°E longitude)

Operational Date: February 1996

Enhanced telecommunication and broadcasting capabilities

Introduced mobile satellite services (e.g., connectivity for remote areas)

Improved VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal) connectivity for businesses