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.
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 |
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