2021 · Indian Space Research Organization
Amazonia & 18 others
successPSLV-DL | Amazonia 1 & 18 others
Amazonia 1 is a Brazilian optical Earth observation satellite of the National Institute for Space Research (INPE). This satellite will further strengthen the existing structure by providing remote sensing data to users for monitoring deforestation in the Amazon region and analysis of diversified agriculture across the Brazilian territory. The 18 co-passenger satellites include four from IN-SPACe (three UNITYsats from consortium of three Indian academic institutes and One Satish Dhawan Sat from Space Kidz India) and 14 from NSIL.
Overview
- Date / time
- February 28, 2021 at 04:54 AM UTC
- Outcome
- success
- Launch site
- Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad
- Mission
- Amazonia & 18 others
- Mission type
- Earth Science
- Orbit achieved
- Sun-Synchronous Orbit