IRS-1A
Mission type |
Earth Observation Remote Sensing |
---|---|
Operator | ISRO |
Mission duration | 8 years, 4 months |
Spacecraft properties | |
Bus | I-1K |
Manufacturer | ISRO |
Launch mass | 975 kilograms (2,150 lb) |
Power | 600 watts |
Start of mission | |
Launch date | March 17, 1988, 06:43 UTC |
Rocket | Vostok-2M |
Launch site | Baikonur 31/6 |
End of mission | |
Deactivated | July 1996 |
Orbital parameters | |
Reference system | Geocentric |
Regime | Low Earth |
IRS-1A was the first remote sensing mission undertaken by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). It was a part-operational, part-experimental mission to develop Indian expertise in satellite imagery.
History
IRS-1A was the first remote sensing mission undertaken by ISRO to provide imagery for various land-based applications. The mission's long-term objective was to develop indigenous remote sensing capability.[1]
Payloads
IRS-1A carried two 'Linear Imaging Self-Scanning System' cameras, LISS-I and LISS-II, with a spatial resolution of 72.5 metres (238 ft) and 36 m respectively.[2]
Mission result
IRS-1A successfully completed its mission in July 1996 after operating for 8 years, 4 months.
See also
References
- ↑ "Indian Remote Sensing Satellite-1A". CEOS International Directory Network (IDN). Retrieved April 8, 2013.
- ↑ "IRS (Indian Remote Sensing Satellites) - Overview and early LEO Program of ISRO". eoPortal.org. Retrieved April 8, 2013.
External links
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