Cartosat-2B, AlSat-2A, StudSat, AISSat-1, TIsat-1PSLV-CA Indian Space Research Organization Launch Status Success Sun ยท Jul 11th, 2010 11:53 PM EDT Watch Online https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGOUexTi15M Mission Cartosat-2B, AlSat-2A, StudSat, AISSat-1, TIsat-1 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. Location Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad Sriharikota, Republic of India 53 launches have been at this location. Rocket PSLV Length: 44 meters Diameter: 2.8 meters First Launched: April 23, 2007 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. The PSLV rocket has been launched a total of 9 times with 9 successful and 0 failed launches. Agency Indian Space Research Organization Type: Government Abbreviation: ISRO Administration: Director: Kailasavadivoo Sivan Founded: 1969 Launchers: PSLV | GSLV Spacecraft: Country: IND 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 pursuing space science research and planetary exploration." View Rocket Launch Schedule