[3][4] It was working properly for years, but in January 2013, its communication C-band transponder collapsed.
[5][6] It was launched to improve communication facilities in Northeast India and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
It revolves around Geostationary orbit with altitude of 35,786 and longitude of 93.5 degree east.
[8] Its onboard power was 1,320 Watts with mission life of 7 years and its planned orbit life to be very long.
[9] It has capabilities like business communication, mobile satellite service and can make television outreach beyond boundary of India.