title: I-2K
text: # I-2K
  
  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.
  
  ## 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
  
  ## Features of I-2K
  
  * Launch Mass: 2,000–2,300 kg (4,400–5,100 lb).
  * Dimensions: 1.65 * 1.53m in plan & 3.0m in height.
  * Dry Mass: 600–950 kg (1,320–2,090 lb).
  * Payload Mass: 160–200 kg (350–440 lb).
  * Total Power: 2800 W.
  * Payload Power: 2400 W.
  * Transponder: 12 - 18.
  * Mission Life: 12 - 15 Years.
  