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Cartosat-3 & others

PSLV XLIndian Space Research OrganizationSatish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad
Wednesday, November 27, 2019 · 03:58 AM UTCAdd to Calendar

This mission is complete.

Vehicle

PSLV-XL is the upgraded version of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle in its standard configuration boosted by more powerful, stretched strap-on boosters with 12 tonne propellant load. Weig...

Height44 m
LEO PayloadN/A
Launches116
Successes84

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Indian Space Research Organization

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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

Cartosat-3 is an advanced remote sensing satellite with high resolution imaging capability developed by ISRO. It's designed as a follow-on to the Cartosat-2 series. Many new technologies/elements were developed for it like highly agile structural platform, payload platform, higher rate data handling and transmission systems, advanced onboard computer and new power electronics, dual gimbal antenna, etc. This mission also carries 13 rideshare payloads, including 12 SuperDove cubesats and a technology demonstration Meshbed cubesat.

PayloadCartosat-3 & others
OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit
CustomerIndian Space Research Organization
Stages4
PadSatish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India

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Launch Site

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

LAUNCH SITE
13.720°N, 80.230°E

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.