Microsat (ISRO)
Microsat-TD is an Earth observing satellite developed by ISRO of India.[1] Its launch marked India's 100 satellites in space.[2] This satellite can capture images at night.[3]
| Operator |  |
|---|---|
| COSPAR ID | 2018-004T |
| SATCAT no. | 43128 |
| Mission duration | 3 months (planned) |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Bus | IMS-1 |
| Manufacturer | ISRO |
| Launch mass | 130 kilograms (290 lb) |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 12 January 2018 |
| Rocket | PSLV-C40 |
| Launch site | Satish Dhawan Space Centre (Sriharikota) |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric |
| Regime | Low Earth at 600 km altitude |
| Period | 92 minutes |
Launch
MICROSAT-TD satellite was launched on January 12, 2018 by PSLV-C40. It was launched along with Cartosat-2F, INS-1C and 28 satellites from 6 countries.[4] Microsat-TD was separated 1 hour, 45 minutes after first stage ignition.[5] The whole process took 2 hours and 21 minutes, making it the longest mission of PSLV so far.
References
- "Official page of MICROSAT". ISRO. January 12, 2018. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
- "ISRO's maiden century". The Hindu. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
- "ISRO's night images". Times of India. Retrieved January 23, 2018.
- "PSLV-C40 Brochure". ISRO. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
- "Longest PSLV mission". INBA. Archived from the original on January 24, 2018. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
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