Microsat (ISRO)
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Not to be confused with Microsat-R.
Microsat-TD was an Earth observing satellite developed by ISRO.[2] Its launch marked India's 100 satellites in space.[3] This satellite could capture images at night by imaging in infrared spectrum.[4][5]
Quick Facts Operator, COSPAR ID ...
Operator | ISRO |
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COSPAR ID | 2018-004T |
SATCAT no. | 43128 |
Mission duration | Planned: 10 months Duration: 2 years, 10 months, 15 days |
Spacecraft properties | |
Bus | IMS-1 |
Manufacturer | ISRO |
Launch mass | 133.2 kilograms (294 lb) |
Start of mission | |
Launch date | 12 January 2018 |
Rocket | PSLV-C40 |
Launch site | Satish Dhawan Space Centre (Sriharikota) |
End of mission | |
Disposal | Orbital decay |
Decay date | 27 November 2020[1] |
Orbital parameters | |
Reference system | Geocentric |
Regime | Sun-synchronous orbit |
Periapsis altitude | 350 km (220 mi) |
Apoapsis altitude | 350 km (220 mi) |
Inclination | 96.87° |
Period | 91.5 minutes |
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