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