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 |
Launch Mass:
35 kg
Launch Vehicle:
SLV-3E1
Type of Satellite:
Experimental
Manufacturer:
ISRO
Owner:
ISRO