Apr 28, 2008
CARTOSAT – 2A
CARTOSAT – 2A is the thirteenth satellite in the Indian Remote Sensing Satellite series (IRS). It is a sophisticated and rugged remote sensing satellite that can provide scene specific spot imagery. This satellite carried a Panchromatic Camera (PAN). The spatial resolution of this camera is better than 1m and swath of 9.6 km. Imageries from this satellite were used for cartographic applications like mapping, urban and rural infrastructure development and management, as well as application in Land Information (LIS) and Geographical Information System (GIS).
| Mission | Remote Sensing |
| Weight | 690 Kg (Mass at lift off) |
| Onboard Power | 900 Watts |
| Stabilization | 3 – axis body stabilised using high torque reaction wheels, magnetic torquers and hydrogen thrusters |
| Payloads | Panchromatic Camera |
| Launch date | 28 April 2008 |
| Launch site | SHAR Centre Sriharikota India |
| Launch vehicle | PSLV- C9 |
| Orbit | 635 km, Polar Sun Synchronous |
| Inclination | 97.94 deg |
| Mission life | 5 years |
प्रमोचन भार / Launch Mass:
690 Kg
मिशन कालावधि / Mission Life :
5 years
शक्ति / Power:
900 W
प्रमोचक राकेट / Launch Vehicle:
PSLV-C9 / CARTOSAT – 2A
उपग्रह का प्रकार / Type of Satellite:
Earth Observation
निर्माता / Manufacturer:
ISRO
स्वामी / Owner:
ISRO
अनुप्रयोग / Application:
Earth Observation
कक्षा का प्रकार / Orbit Type:
SSPO