ISRO PSLV-CA RISAT-2B
PSLV-CA
Status
Success
Date
22 MAY 2019
00:00
Launch Provider
Indian Space Research Organization
Launch Pad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
Mission Overview
Satellite imaging mission of ISRO using an active SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) imager to provide continuity of service for RISAT-2.
Rocket
PSLV-CA
Mission Type
Earth Science
Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Stages
4
Livestream
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