Apr 26, 2012
RISAT-1
Radar Satellite-1 (RISAT-1) is a state of the art Microwave Remote Sensing Satellite carrying a Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Payload operating in C-band (5.35 GHz), which enables imaging of the surface features during both day and night under all weather conditions.
Application
Active Microwave Remote Sensing provides cloud penetration and day-night imaging capability. These unique characteristics of C-band (5.35GHz) Synthetic Aperture Radar enable applications in agriculture, particularly paddy monitoring in kharif season and management of natural disasters like flood and cyclone.
| Mass | 1858 kg |
| Orbit | Circular Polar Sun Synchronous |
| Orbit Altitude | 536 km |
| Orbit Inclination | 97.552o |
| Orbit Period | 95.49 min |
| Number of Orbits per day | 14 |
| Local Time of Equator Crossing | 6:00 am / 6:00 pm |
| Power | Solar Array generating 2200 W and one 70 AH Ni-H2 battery |
| Repetivity | 25 days |
| Attitude and Orbit Control | 3-axis body stabilised using Reaction Wheels, Magnetic Torquers and Hydrazine Thrusters |
| Nominal Mission Life | 5 years |
| Launch date | April 26, 2012 |
| Launch site | SDSC SHAR Centre, Sriharikota, India |
| Launch vehicle | PSLV- C19 |
Launch Mass:
1858 kg
Mission Life:
5 years
Power:
2200 W
Launch Vehicle:
PSLV-C19/RISAT-1
Type of Satellite:
Earth Observation
Manufacturer:
ISRO
Owner:
ISRO
Application:
Earth Observation
Orbit Type:
SSPO