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IRS-1D

PSLVIndian Space Research OrganizationSatish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad
Monday, September 29, 1997 · 04:47 AM UTCAdd to Calendar

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Vehicle

The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) is an expendable medium-lift launch vehicle designed and operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It was developed to allow I...

Height44 m
LEO Payload3,800 kg
Launches116
Successes84

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Indian Space Research Organization

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IND • Founded 1969

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the space agency of the Government of India headquartered in the city of Bangalore. Its vision is to "harness space technology for national development while pur...

Mission Brief

IRS 1C and 1D (Indian Remote Sensing Satellite) were the second version of the series of indigenous state-of-art remote sensing satellites. Skipper was an international project initiated by BMDO to measure the bow-shock UV emissions from reentering bodies at different speeds and heights.

PayloadIRS-1D
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
CustomerIndian Space Research Organization
Stages4
PadSatish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India

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Launch Site

Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India

LAUNCH SITE
13.733°N, 80.235°E

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.