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Mon Jul 12 2010
Indian Space Research Organization

Cartosat-2B, AlSat-2A, StudSat, AISSat-1, TIsat-1

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RECOVERY OVERVIEW

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Rocket Details

Name:

PSLV-CA

Description:

The PSLV-CA, CA meaning "Core Alone", model premiered on 23 April 2007. The CA model does not include the six strap-on boosters used by the PSLV standard variant. The fourth stage of the CA variant has 400 kg less propellant when compared to its standard version. It currently has capability to launch 1,100 kg to a 622 km Sun synchronous orbit.

PSLV-CA rocket
MISSION OVERVIEW
  • Type: Earth Science
  • Cartosat-2B is fourth of Cartosat series of Earth observation satellites to be deployed in sun-synchronous orbit. Its main purpose is to collect high resolution imagery for cartography purposes. Cartosat-2B was launched along with several small satellites for Algeria, Canada and Switzerland.
COMPLEX OVERVIEW

Location

Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India

Pad

Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad