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Aug 10,1979

Rohini Technology Payload (RTP)

RTP was a 35 kg experimental spin stabilized satellite designed with a power handling capability of 3W. It was launched onboard SLV-3 on its maiden flight from SHAR Centre on August 10, 1979. The satellite contained instruments to monitor the flight performance of SLV-3, the first Indian launch vehicle. However the satellite could not be placed into its intended orbit.

प्रमोचन भार / Launch Mass: 35 kg
प्रमोचक राकेट / Launch Vehicle: SLV-3E1
उपग्रह का प्रकार / Type of Satellite: Experimental
निर्माता / Manufacturer: ISRO
स्‍वामी / Owner: ISRO

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Mission Experimental
Weight 35 kg
onboard power 3 Watts
Communication VHF band
Stabilization Spin stabilized (spin axis controlled)
Payload Launch vehicle monitoring instruments
Launch date August 10,1979
Launch site SHAR Centre, Sriharikota, India
Launch vehicle SLV-3
Orbit Not achieved

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