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ISRO has launched many small satellites mainly for the experimental purposes. This experiment include Remote Sensing, Atmospheric Studies, Payload Development, Orbit Controls, recovery technology etc.


Sl No NAME Launch Date Launch Mass Launch Vehicle Orbit Type Application Remarks
9 INS-2TD Feb 14, 2022 PSLV-C52/
EOS-04
Mission 		Experimental
8 INS-1C Jan 12, 2018 PSLV-C40/
Cartosat-2
Series
Satellite Mission 		SSPO (Sun Synchronous Polar Orbit) Experimental
7 INS-1A Feb 15, 2017 8.4 kg PSLV-C37 /
Cartosat -2
Series Satellite 		SSPO (Sun Synchronous Polar Orbit) Experimental
6 INS-1B Feb 15, 2017 9.7 kg PSLV-C37 /
Cartosat -2
Series Satellite 		SSPO (Sun Synchronous Polar Orbit) Experimental
5 YOUTHSAT Apr 20, 2011 92 kg PSLV-C16
/RESOURCESAT-2 		SSPO (Sun Synchronous Polar Orbit) Student Satellite
4 APPLE Jun 19, 1981 670 kg Ariane -1(V-3) GSO (Geosynchronous Orbit) Communication, Experimental
3 Rohini
Satellite RS-1 		Jul 18, 1980 35 kg SLV-3E2 SSPO (Sun Synchronous Polar Orbit)
2 Rohini Technology
Payload (RTP) 		Aug 10, 1979 35 kg SLV-3E1 Launch Unsuccessful
1 Aryabhata Apr 19, 1975 360 kg C-1 Intercosmos SSPO (Sun Synchronous Polar Orbit) Experimental