ISRO TES PSLV
About the TES Mission
| Type | Earth Science |
|---|---|
| Orbit | Sun-Synchronous Orbit |
| Launch Cost | $21,000,000 |
Technology Experiment Satellite (TES) is Indian remote sensing and photo-reconnaissance satellite. The 1108 kg satellite carries a one-meter resolution panchromatic camera is an experimental satellite to demonstrate and validate, in orbit, technologies that could be used in the future satellites of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It was successfully placed in 572 km Sun-synchronous orbit on 22 October 2001 using the PSLV-C3. The PSLV-C3 also injected two more satellites: PROBA, a Belgian satellite and BIRD, a German satellite.
Launch Pad & Location
Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
| Launches | 64 |
|---|---|
| Orbital Launch Attempts | 63 |
| Total Launches | 105 |
Satish Dhawan Space Centre – SDSC (formerly Sriharikota Range – SHAR) is the primary spaceport of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), located in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
ISRO 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).
| Length | 44.0 m |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 2.8 m |
| Stages | 4 |
| Launch Mass | 295.0 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 4,847.0 kN |
| LEO Capacity | 3,800 kg |
| GTO Capacity | 1,200 kg |
| SSO Capacity | 1,750 kg |
| Launch Cost | $21,000,000 |
| Maiden Flight | 9/20/1993 |
About ISRO
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."
| Total Launches | 100 |
|---|---|
| Successful | 85 |
| Failed | 15 |
| Pending | 21 |
| Consecutive Success | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the ISRO PSLV TES launch scheduled?
The ISRO PSLV TES launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the ISRO PSLV TES mission launch from?
The ISRO 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) is the primary spaceport of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), located in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
What rocket was used for the TES mission?
The TES mission launched aboard a ISRO 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 ISRO PSLV TES launch?
The ISRO PSLV TES 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 ISRO PSLV TES launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest ISRO PSLV launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the TES 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 ISRO live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.
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