INSAT-1A was the first satellite in India's Indian National Satellite System (INSAT) series, launched on September 10, 1982. It was designed to provide various services, including telecommunications, broadcasting, and meteorology. The satellite operated in geostationary orbit, allowing it to maintain a fixed position relative to the Earth's surface. INSAT-1A had a lifespan of about five years and was equipped with multiple transponders for communication. It played a crucial role in enhancing India's communication infrastructure and laid the groundwork for subsequent satellites in the INSAT series, contributing significantly to the country's development in space technology.