PSLV-XL | Cartosat-3 & others

PSLV XL

Nov 27, 2019, 3:58 AM UTC

Mission Elapsed Time

T-00:00:00

Mission Details

Cartosat-3 is an advanced remote sensing satellite with high resolution imaging capability developed by ISRO. It's designed as a follow-on to the Cartosat-2 series. Many new technologies/elements were developed for it like highly agile structural platform, payload platform, higher rate data handling and transmission systems, advanced onboard computer and new power electronics, dual gimbal antenna, etc. This mission also carries 13 rideshare payloads, including 12 SuperDove cubesats and a technology demonstration Meshbed cubesat.

Type: Earth Science
Orbit: Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO)

Launch Site

Pad: Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad
Location: Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
Country: 🇮🇳 IND