Indian Space Research Organization KALPANA-1 PSLV
About the KALPANA-1 Mission
- Type: Earth Science
- Orbit: Geostationary Orbit
- Launch Cost: $21,000,000
Kalpana-1 was the first dedicated meteorological satellite launched by Indian Space Research Organisation using Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle on 12 September 2002. The satellite is three-axis stabilized and is powered by solar panels, getting up to 550 watts (0.74 hp) of power. The METSAT bus was used as the basis for the Chandrayaan lunar orbiter mission of 2008.
Launch Pad & Location
Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
The Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad launch pad has hosted 63 rocket launches, including 62 orbital launch attempts. The Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India launch site has been the location for 103 total rocket launches.
Satish Dhawan Space Centre – SDSC (formerly Sriharikota Range – SHAR),[1] is the primary spaceport of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), located in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
Indian Space Research Organization PSLV Rocket
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 India to launch its Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) satellites into sun-synchronous orbits, a service that was, until the advent of the PSLV in 1993, commercially available only from Russia. PSLV can also launch small size satellites into Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO).
Learn more about the Indian Space Research Organization PSLV Rocket
About Indian Space Research Organization
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."
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Indian Space Research Organization PSLV KALPANA-1 launch scheduled?
The Indian Space Research Organization PSLV KALPANA-1 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Indian Space Research Organization PSLV KALPANA-1 mission launch from?
The Indian Space Research Organization PSLV rocket launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India. Satish Dhawan Space Centre – SDSC (formerly Sriharikota Range – SHAR),[1] is the primary spaceport of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), located in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
What rocket was used for the KALPANA-1 mission?
The KALPANA-1 mission launched aboard a Indian Space Research Organization PSLV rocket. 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 India to launch its Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) satellites into sun-synchronous orbits, a service that was, until the advent of the PSLV in 1993, commercially available only from Russia. PSLV can also launch small size satellites into Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO). Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Indian Space Research Organization PSLV KALPANA-1 launch?
The Indian Space Research Organization PSLV KALPANA-1 launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the Indian Space Research Organization PSLV KALPANA-1 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Indian Space Research Organization PSLV launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the KALPANA-1 mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official Indian Space Research Organization live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.