When Insat-1B was launched on 30 August 1983, it almost suffered the same fate as the Insat-1A.
It was not until mid-September that Ford and Indian controllers succeeded in deploying its solar array.
By then it had been stationed at 74°E in place of Insat-1A.
Full operational capability was achieved in October 1983.
It continued to operate into 1990 with all its 4375 two-way voice or equivalent circuits in use.
Around 36,000 earth images were returned.
It was not until mid-September that Ford and Indian controllers succeeded in deploying its solar array.
By then it had been stationed at 74°E in place of Insat-1A.
Full operational capability was achieved in October 1983.
It continued to operate into 1990 with all its 4375 two-way voice or equivalent circuits in use.
Around 36,000 earth images were returned.
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