(a) whether the Government propose to lend its transponders to private organisations produced through ISRO`s INSAT-4 series;
(b) if so, the number of transponders will be pressed for commercial service and the amount expected through the lease;
(c) the fields where these transponders can be utilized and the life of these transponders; and
(d) the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES,
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND
PENSIONS, MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND MINISTER OF
STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY AND DEPARTMENT OF SPACE (SMT. VASUNDHARA RAJE)
(a)&(b) INSAT transponders are already being leased for commercial services to private
service operators. Some part of the INSAT-4 capacity will also be earmarked for
such services. Amount expected through the lease will depend on the capacity
leased.
(c)&(d) The life of the INSAT transponders is roughly 12 years. These transponders can
be utilised for data and telephone service through Very Small Aperture Terminals
(VSATs), internet service and TV broadcasting.