Cartosat-2D

Cartosat-2D
NamesCartoSat-2D
Mission typeEarth observation
OperatorISRO
COSPAR ID2017-008A Edit this at Wikidata
SATCAT no.41948
Websitehttps://isro.gov.in/
Mission duration5 years (planned)
7 years, 6 months and 17 days (in progress)
Spacecraft properties
SpacecraftCartoSat-2D
BusIRS-2[1]
ManufacturerIndian Space Research Organisation
Launch mass714 kg (1,574 lb) [2]
Dimensions2.5 m in height
2.4 m in diameter
Power986 watts
Start of mission
Launch date15 February 2017, 03:58 UTC[3]
RocketPolar Satellite Launch Vehicle-XL, PSLV-C37
Launch siteSatish Dhawan Space Centre, First Launch Pad (FLP)
ContractorIndian Space Research Organisation
Entered service15 May 2017
Orbital parameters
Reference systemGeocentric orbit[4]
RegimeSun-synchronous orbit
Perigee altitude504 km (313 mi)
Apogee altitude512 km (318 mi)
Inclination97.49°
Period94.72 minutes

Cartosat-2D is an Earth observation satellite in a Sun-synchronous orbit (SSO) and the fifth of the Cartosat series of satellites.[1] The satellite is built, launched and maintained by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Cartosat-2D has a mass of 714 kg.[2]

  1. ^ a b "Cartosat 2, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F". Gunter's Space Page. 7 July 2020. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  2. ^ a b "PSLV-C37: Cartosat-2 Series Satellite Brochure" (PDF). ISRO. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 May 2021. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference C37.site was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ^ "CARTOSAT-2D". Heavens Above. Retrieved 11 May 2021.

© MMXXIII Rich X Search. We shall prevail. All rights reserved. Rich X Search