ISRO REPORT. When news channels were discussing upon the Maharashtra’s political game, ISRO here, launched India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, in its forty ninth flight (PSLV-C47), successfully. In PSLV 47, they carried Cartosat-3 along with 13 Nanosatellites of USA from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota.
As recorded PSLV-C47 lifted-off at 09:29 AM (IST) as per time shown by Launch Pad. After 17:38 minutes, Cartosat-3 was successfully carried into a sun synchronous orbit of 509 km. Subsequently, the 13 nanosatellites were allocated into their intended orbits. After separation, solar arrays of Cartosat-3 were deployed automatically and the ISRO Telemetry Tracking and Command Network at Bengaluru assumed control of the satellite. In the coming days, the satellite will be brought to its final operational configuration.
“Cartosat-3 is the most complex and advanced earth observation satellite built by ISRO.”
Dr Sivan said. He further added that it was a third generation agile advanced satellite having high resolution imaging capability.
The mission life of the Cartosat-3 is 5 years. Cartosat-3 will address the increased user’s demands for large scale urban planning, rural resource and infrastructure development, coastal land use and land cover, etc.
ISRO Chairman Dr K Sivan congratulated and complimented the launch vehicle and satellite teams involved in the mission. He also acknowledged the support from Indian Industry.
PSLV-C47 was the 21st flight of PSLV in ‘XL’ configuration (with 6 solid strap-on motors). This was the 74th launch vehicle mission from SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota and 9th satellite of Cartosat series.
About 5000 visitors witnessed the launch live from the Viewer’s Gallery in Sriharikota.
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