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2010 · Indian Space Research Organization

Cartosat-2B, AlSat-2A, StudSat, AISSat-1, TIsat-1

successPSLV-CA | Cartosat-2B, AlSat-2A, StudSat, AISSat-1, TIsat-1

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.

Overview

Date / time
July 12, 2010 at 03:52 AM UTC
Outcome
success
Launch site
Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad
Mission
Cartosat-2B, AlSat-2A, StudSat, AISSat-1, TIsat-1
Mission type
Earth Science
Orbit achieved
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Launch vehicle
PSLV-CA →
Launch provider
Indian Space Research Organization →

Payloads deployed · 5

AISSAT 1
LEO
ALSAT-2A
LEO
CARTOSAT-2B
LEO
STUDSAT
LEO
TISAT 1
LEO