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Oceansat-2 satellite mainframe systems derive their heritage from previous IRS missions and launched by PSLV-C14 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota on Sept. 23, 2009.

It carries three payloads:

  • Ocean Colour Monitor (OCM)
  • Ku-band Pencil Beam scatterometer (SCAT) developed by ISRO
  • Radio Occultation Sounder for Atmosphere (ROSA) developed by the Italian Space Agency.

Oceansat-2 is envisaged to provide continuity of operational services of Oceansat-1(IRS-P4) with enhanced application potential.

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प्रमोचन भार / Launch Mass:
960 kg
मिशन कालावधि / Mission Life :
5 years
शक्ति / Power:
1360W
प्रमोचक राकेट / Launch Vehicle:
PSLV-C14 / OCEANSAT-2
उपग्रह का प्रकार / Type of Satellite:
Earth Observation
निर्माता / Manufacturer:
ISRO
स्‍वामी / Owner:
ISRO
अनुप्रयोग / Application:
Climate & Environment
Earth Observation
कक्षा का प्रकार / Orbit Type:
SSPO (Sun Synchronous Polar Orbit)

date Sept 23, 2009
Launch site SHAR, Sriharikota
Launch vehicle PSLV - C14
Orbit Polar Sun Synchronous
Altitude 720 km
Inclination 98.28°
Period 99.31 minutes
Local time of Eq. crossing 12 noon ± 10 minutes
Repetitivity cycle 2 days
Payloads OCM, SCAT and ROSA
Mass at lift off 960 kg
Power 15 Sq.m Solar panels generating 1360W, Two 24 Ah Ni-Cd Batteries
Mission Life 5 years

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