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EOS-08/Microsat-2C

SSLV

Indian Space Research Organization

Launch Status
Success

Mission


EOS-08/Microsat-2C

  • Type: Earth Science
  • Orbit: Low Earth Orbit

Earth observation micro-satellite for ISRO designed to test new technologies for building an Earth observation satellite in a micro-satellite bus. The satellite hoists an Electro-Optical Infrared Payload (EOIR) for Earth observation, a Global Navigation Satellite System-Reflectometry payload (GNSS-R) for weather studies, and an UV Dosimeter to measure UV radiation in low Earth orbit.
Also flying is the cubesat Space Rickshaw-0.

Location


Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad

Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India

Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad has witnessed the launch of 59 rockets, including 58 orbital launch attempts, while Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India, has been the site for 95 rocket launches.

Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad

Rocket


Indian Space Research Organization SSLV

Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (or SSLV) is a launch vehicle being developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) with payload capacity of 500 kg to Low Earth orbit or 300 kg to Sun synchronous orbit for launching small satellites, with the capability to support multiple orbital drop-offs.

SSLV

Agency


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.”

Indian Space Research Organization
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