RISAT-2BPSLV-CA Indian Space Research Organization Launch Status Success Tue ยท May 21st, 2019 8:00 PM EDT Watch Online https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pP_QwaYb-OU https://www.isro.gov.in/sites/default/files/videos/c_46_final_video.mp4.mp4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsFmT7wxXAM Mission RISAT-2B Type: Earth Science Satellite imaging mission of ISRO using an active SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) imager to provide continuity of service for RISAT-2. 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