I-2K is a satellite bus developed by
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), and marketed by
Antrix Corporation. It is a standard bus for 2,000 kg class satellites; the 'I' in I-2K stands for
INSAT, a group of communication satellites developed and launched by ISRO. The satellite buses developed by ISRO are specifically developed for small and medium weight satellites. I-2K spacecraft bus can supply DC power up to 3000 watts. I-2K platform is targeted towards satellites in liftoff mass in range of 1500–2500 kg.
Features of I-2K • Launch Mass: . • Dimensions: 1.65 * 1.53m in plan & 3.0m in height. • Dry Mass: . • Payload Mass: . • Total Power: 2800 W. • Payload Power: 2400 W. • Transponder: 12 - 18. • Mission Life: 12 - 15 Years.
List of satellites launched using I-2K platform •
INSAT series (
3B 3C 3D 3DR 3E 4C 4CR) •
IRS series (
1C 1D P3) •
GSAT series (
1 2 3 (EDUSAT) 4 5P 6 6A 7 7A 9 14 31) •
HYLAS-1 ==I-3K==