Sep 23, 2009
Oceansat-2
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.
| 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 |
Launch Mass:
960 kg
Mission Life:
5 years
Power:
1360W
Launch Vehicle:
PSLV-C14 / OCEANSAT-2
Type of Satellite:
Earth Observation
Manufacturer:
ISRO
Owner:
ISRO
Application:
Climate & Environment
Earth Observation
Orbit Type:
SSPO