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May 31,1981

RS-D1 was a 38 kg experimental spin stabilized satellite designed with a power handling capability of 16W. It was launched onboard SLV-3 from SHAR Centre on May 31, 1981. The launch was a partial success as the satellite did not reach the intended height and thus it stayed in orbit for only 9 days. The satellite carried a solid-state camera using linear array of detectors for remote sensing applications.

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प्रमोचन भार / Launch Mass: 38 kg
मिशन कालावधि / Mission Life : Nine days
शक्ति / Power: 16 W
प्रमोचक राकेट / Launch Vehicle: SLV-3D1
उपग्रह का प्रकार / Type of Satellite: Earth Observation
निर्माता / Manufacturer: ISRO
स्‍वामी / Owner: ISRO
अनुप्रयोग / Application: Earth Observation
कक्षा का प्रकार / Orbit Type: LEO (Low Earth Orbit)

Mission Experimental
Weight 38 kg
onboard power 16 Watts
Communication VHF band
Stabilization Spin stabilized
Payload Landmark Tracker ( remote sensing payload)
Launch date May 31,1981
Launch site SHAR Centre, Sriharikota, India
Launch vehicle SLV-3
Orbit 186 x 418 km (achieved)
Inclination 46 deg
Orbital life Nine days

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