INSAT-2E is an Indian geostationary communications and weather satellite which is operated by the Indian National Satellite System.^[2] It is positioned in geostationary orbit at a longitude of 83° East, from where it is used to provide communications services to Asia and Australia. It also carries two meteorological instruments; the Very High Resolution Radiometer, and a CCD camera capable of returning images with a resolution of one kilometre.^[3]

The communications payload aboard INSAT-2E consists of seventeen G/H band (IEEE C band) transponders.^[2] At launch the satellite had a mass of 2,550 kilograms (5,620 lb), with an expected operational lifespan of 12 years.^[4] Some of its transponders are leased to Intelsat, who operate them under the designation Intelsat APR-2.

INSAT-2E was launched by Arianespace, using an Ariane 42P carrier rocket flying from ELA-2 at the Guiana Space Centre. The launch occurred at 22:03 UTC on 2 April 1999.^[5] Following launch, it raised itself into geostationary orbit using liquid-fuelled apogee motor. Its final insertion burn occurred at 07:38 UTC on 8 April.^[6] Following insertion, it was positioned at a longitude of 83° East.

INSAT-2E is using ultra-light Magnesium-lithium alloys developed by DMRL.The Magnesium-lithium sheets were supplied to ISAC, Bangalore center.^[7]

• 1999 in spaceflight
• List of Indian satellites

• "INSAT-2e Home Page". ISRO. Archived from the original on 18 August 2013. Retrieved 12 May 2011.
• Channels Details of INSAT 2E – Updating Regularly