ISRO PSLV-CA Cartosat-2B, AlSat-2A, StudSat, AISSat-1, TIsat-1 - space launch mission detailed information

When is ISRO PSLV-CA Cartosat-2B, AlSat-2A, StudSat, AISSat-1, TIsat-1? Launch date 12/JUL/2010 — PSLV-CA rocket launch by Indian Space Research Organization from Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad.

ISRO PSLV-CA Cartosat-2B, AlSat-2A, StudSat, AISSat-1, TIsat-1 launch date, launch time, live countdown, live stream and mission status (Success) — tracked on Space Realm.

ISRO PSLV-CA Cartosat-2B, AlSat-2A, StudSat, AISSat-1, TIsat-1

Name: ISRO PSLV-CA Cartosat-2B, AlSat-2A, StudSat, AISSat-1, TIsat-1
Start: 2010-07-12T03:52:00.000Z
Location: Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad

PSLV-CA

Status

Success

Date

12 JUL 2010

03:52

Launch Provider

Indian Space Research Organization

Launch Pad

Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad

Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India

Mission Overview

Cartosat-2B is fourth of Cartosat series of Earth observation satellites to be deployed in sun-synchronous orbit. Its main purpose is to collect high resolution imagery for cartography purposes. Cartosat-2B was launched along with several small satellites for Algeria, Canada and Switzerland.

Rocket

PSLV-CA

Mission Type

Earth Science

Orbit

Sun-Synchronous Orbit

Stages

Livestream

Not available

Rocket Details

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.

Height

44 m

Diameter

2.8 m

Launch Mass

230 T

Thrust

4,847 kN