EOS-04: EOS-04 is a repeat Satellite of RISAT-1 and is configured to ensure continuity of Synthetic Aperture Radar in C-Band providing Microwave data to the user community for operational services. The satellite has the capability to operate in day, night and all weather conditions with a Mission life of 5 years and provides imaging data for various applications related to Land, Water and environment which find useful inputs for Agriculture, Forestry and Water resource management.
Future Missions of PSLV that are slated for launch in 2021 includes PSLV-C51/Amazonia-1, PSLV/EOS-04, PSLV/EOS-06.
#EOS04 mission update Integration of #PSLVC52 has started at vehicle building assembly at SDSC SHAR as EOS 04 satellite arrived today at FLP.Information given by @GareebiKi
September is targeted The launch date will be finalised soon.
Any new news?
EOS-4 was to be originally launched in September, sources in Isro said, adding that the review committee had not cleared the satellite, which postponed the launch.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/politics/261021/assembly-of-pslv-stopped-to-involve-private-sector-in-space-missions.html[dated November 1 IST]QuoteThe assembly of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), which is due to launch an earth observation satellite (EOS) in the third quarter, has been stopped at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota range, according to reliable sources.Engineers were tight-lipped when asked for the reasons for the standstill. Sources said that the first stage of the rocket had been assembled and they were awaiting directions to proceed further.<snip>On August 4, Union minister of state for space, Jithendra Singh had told Nama Nageswara Rao in Parliament that the PSLV rocket, numbered C52, would launch EOS-04 in the third quarter.<snip>
The assembly of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), which is due to launch an earth observation satellite (EOS) in the third quarter, has been stopped at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota range, according to reliable sources.Engineers were tight-lipped when asked for the reasons for the standstill. Sources said that the first stage of the rocket had been assembled and they were awaiting directions to proceed further.<snip>On August 4, Union minister of state for space, Jithendra Singh had told Nama Nageswara Rao in Parliament that the PSLV rocket, numbered C52, would launch EOS-04 in the third quarter.<snip>
Quote from: zubenelgenubi on 11/23/2021 01:38 amNobody in India is covering the launch delays?Especially if launch processing at Sriharikota has halted, either on orders from ISRO, or as some kind of strike?Looks like flooding in Andhra Pradesh is the current issue perpetuating the launch delays:After Covid, Andhra floods stall Isro’s sat launch missions this year [dated Nov. 22]QuoteAfter the Covid pandemic cast a shadow over Isro’s mission launches for over a year, now it is the flood situation in Andhra Pradesh that is stalling satellite launches at the SHAR launch centre in Sriharikota, a barrier island located in Nellore district of the state.Isro sends key satellites and rocket components from its centres in Kerala and Karnataka to Sriharikota by road for assembling and launch. As many arterial roads in Nellore have to be closed due to the floods, Isro is not able to finalise its launches.Isro chairman K Sivan told TOI, "We have been working on three launches, including the small satellite launch vehicle (mini-PSLV) launch, before the year ends. But due to heavy rain and floods in Andhra, we have to reassess the situation... We can decide on the three launches only when the flood situation improves."
Nobody in India is covering the launch delays?Especially if launch processing at Sriharikota has halted, either on orders from ISRO, or as some kind of strike?
After the Covid pandemic cast a shadow over Isro’s mission launches for over a year, now it is the flood situation in Andhra Pradesh that is stalling satellite launches at the SHAR launch centre in Sriharikota, a barrier island located in Nellore district of the state.Isro sends key satellites and rocket components from its centres in Kerala and Karnataka to Sriharikota by road for assembling and launch. As many arterial roads in Nellore have to be closed due to the floods, Isro is not able to finalise its launches.Isro chairman K Sivan told TOI, "We have been working on three launches, including the small satellite launch vehicle (mini-PSLV) launch, before the year ends. But due to heavy rain and floods in Andhra, we have to reassess the situation... We can decide on the three launches only when the flood situation improves."
Launch delayed into 2022?Belated cross-post:Quote from: Yiosie on 11/23/2021 07:11 amQuote from: zubenelgenubi on 11/23/2021 01:38 amNobody in India is covering the launch delays?Especially if launch processing at Sriharikota has halted, either on orders from ISRO, or as some kind of strike?Looks like flooding in Andhra Pradesh is the current issue perpetuating the launch delays:After Covid, Andhra floods stall Isro’s sat launch missions this year [dated Nov. 22]QuoteAfter the Covid pandemic cast a shadow over Isro’s mission launches for over a year, now it is the flood situation in Andhra Pradesh that is stalling satellite launches at the SHAR launch centre in Sriharikota, a barrier island located in Nellore district of the state.Isro sends key satellites and rocket components from its centres in Kerala and Karnataka to Sriharikota by road for assembling and launch. As many arterial roads in Nellore have to be closed due to the floods, Isro is not able to finalise its launches.Isro chairman K Sivan told TOI, "We have been working on three launches, including the small satellite launch vehicle (mini-PSLV) launch, before the year ends. But due to heavy rain and floods in Andhra, we have to reassess the situation... We can decide on the three launches only when the flood situation improves."No news for a month?
PSLV-C52 is scheduled to launch EOS-04, an earth observation satellite, in the first quarter of 2022. Launch vehicle and satellite integration and testing activities are in progress.
https://www.isro.gov.in/sites/default/files/article-files/monthly-summary-of-department-of-space-last-1-year/november_-_2021_-_monthly_summary.pdf
Looks like technical problems have continued to plague all three upcoming ISRO missions:Teething troubles with indigenous tech cause for delay in 2 Sat launches; humidity halts SSLV [dated Dec. 1] (bolds mine)QuoteTeething troubles with multiple indigenous modules on one satellite and domestic mirror fabrication on the other are major causes for delay in the launch of two Earth Observation Satellites (EOSs) Isro had in its pipeline, while increased humidity has put on hold a key process on the first small satellite launch vehicle (SSLV) mission.TOI had reported earlier that Isro was hoping to launch three Earth Observations Satellites (EOSs) — two of them (EOS-4 or Risat-1A and EOS-6 or Oceansat-3 using PSLV and the third, EOS-2 or Microsat as part of the first developmental flight of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) — in the last quarter of 2021.A senior scientist from Isro headquarters told TOI that Risat-1A got into serious technical issues after more than 20 TR [transmit and receive] modules fabricated indigenously for the first time failed ground tests."...When so many modules fail ground tests, unless we understand the criticality of the problem, we cannot go ahead and launch. The satellite could have gone to waste if we went ahead and we had Rs 700 crore at stake. Also, with 5G coming, the frequency of the satellite had to be changed to prevent interference. These are the reasons for delay. Now the technical issues have been addressed and we will start preparations for the launch soon," the scientist said.TR modules refer to transmit and receive modules that help in telemetry and tracking of the satellites, and another scientist said that the Risat-1A has around 400 of these.
Teething troubles with multiple indigenous modules on one satellite and domestic mirror fabrication on the other are major causes for delay in the launch of two Earth Observation Satellites (EOSs) Isro had in its pipeline, while increased humidity has put on hold a key process on the first small satellite launch vehicle (SSLV) mission.TOI had reported earlier that Isro was hoping to launch three Earth Observations Satellites (EOSs) — two of them (EOS-4 or Risat-1A and EOS-6 or Oceansat-3 using PSLV and the third, EOS-2 or Microsat as part of the first developmental flight of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) — in the last quarter of 2021.A senior scientist from Isro headquarters told TOI that Risat-1A got into serious technical issues after more than 20 TR [transmit and receive] modules fabricated indigenously for the first time failed ground tests."...When so many modules fail ground tests, unless we understand the criticality of the problem, we cannot go ahead and launch. The satellite could have gone to waste if we went ahead and we had Rs 700 crore at stake. Also, with 5G coming, the frequency of the satellite had to be changed to prevent interference. These are the reasons for delay. Now the technical issues have been addressed and we will start preparations for the launch soon," the scientist said.TR modules refer to transmit and receive modules that help in telemetry and tracking of the satellites, and another scientist said that the Risat-1A has around 400 of these.
This will launch from the FLP (First Launch Platform)?Any news of an impending launch campaign?
Quote from: zubenelgenubi on 01/05/2022 04:52 amThis will launch from the FLP (First Launch Platform)?Any news of an impending launch campaign?January 6th has come and gone. Does this launch have a new NET date?
According to an article in Telugu published January 3, PSLV C53 with Oceansat-3 should launch from First launch Pad on January 20 or in February if the satellite is delayed.
Cross-post re: PSLV C53:Quote from: input~2 on 01/08/2022 04:07 pmAccording to an article in Telugu published January 3, PSLV C53 with Oceansat-3 should launch from First launch Pad on January 20 or in February if the satellite is delayed.Will the C53 launch proceed first, from FLP?Or is C52 launching from SLP, before or after C53?
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1792514QuoteDepartment of SpaceDr S. Somanath, new Chairman, ISRO calls on Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh and discusses status of “Gaganyaan” and other future Space missionsPosted On: 25 JAN 2022 4:27PM by PIB DelhiDr S. Somanath, who has taken over as the new Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) called on Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh and discussed the status of “Gaganyaan” as well as other Space missions lined up for the near future.<snip>ISRO Chairman presented at brief about the forthcoming missions during the next three months. He mentioned a [RISAT-1A] PSLV [C52] scheduled for February 2022, OCEANSAT-3, INS 2B[, and] ANAND PSLV [C53] to be launched in March 2022[,] and SSLV-D1 Micro SAT in April 2022.
Department of SpaceDr S. Somanath, new Chairman, ISRO calls on Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh and discusses status of “Gaganyaan” and other future Space missionsPosted On: 25 JAN 2022 4:27PM by PIB DelhiDr S. Somanath, who has taken over as the new Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) called on Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh and discussed the status of “Gaganyaan” as well as other Space missions lined up for the near future.<snip>ISRO Chairman presented at brief about the forthcoming missions during the next three months. He mentioned a [RISAT-1A] PSLV [C52] scheduled for February 2022, OCEANSAT-3, INS 2B[, and] ANAND PSLV [C53] to be launched in March 2022[,] and SSLV-D1 Micro SAT in April 2022.
FLP or SLP?
According to ISRO, the rocket will also carry two small satellites as co-passengers. They include one student satellite (INSPIREsat-1) from Indian Institute of Space Science & Technology (IIST) in association with the Laboratory of Atmospheric & Space Physics at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and a technology demonstrator satellite (INS-2TD) from ISRO, which is a precursor to India-Bhutan Joint Satellite (INS-2B).
RISAT-1A/EOS-4 along with INS-2TD and Inspiresat-1 have been placed into orbit.Congratulations ISRO on another successful launch of PSLV!
Mission Director SR Biju said "what we have accomplished today is really marvellous."...Was there anything specific about this launch/mission that makes it 'marvellous'.
DRDO Developed MMICs Onboard EOS 04Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) developed Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMICs) have been used in radar imaging satellite modules of EOS 04, which was launched by ISRO on 14th Feb 2022. Many of the Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMIC) were designed/ developed and produced at Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL) DRDO and Gallium Arsenide Enabling Technology Centre (GAETEC) foundry of DRDO. The TR-Modules used in the payload for Radar imaging have been developed using these MMICs. More than 30,000 modules have been produced at GAETEC foundry for various space missions. This is an example of collaborative achievement between two advanced technology departments of Government of India along with support of industry partners. The use of indigenously designed and developed MMICs is an important step towards Atmanibhar Bharat.
Mar 26, 2022EOS-04, INS-2TD and INSPIRESat-1: UpdateISRO launched EOS-04, INS-2TD and INSPIRESat-1 satellites on February 14, 2022 onboard PSLV-C52. All satellites are healthy and performing satisfactorily.EOS-04: First Payload imaging was successfully completed on February 25, 2022. Currently, detailed in-orbit tests are underway. Radiometry, Geometric evaluation, Interferometric calibration, etc. are being carried out.INS-2TD: A typical image received from Thermal Imaging Camera onboard INST-2TD is given here. This image captures part of Gujarat. INSPIRESat-1: The Spacecraft was commanded by IIST ground station to switch on the Dual-aperture X-ray Solar Spectrometer. Initial analysis on the data downloaded indicates excellent resolution.
Quote from: TheVarun on 02/14/2022 12:50 pmMission Director SR Biju said "what we have accomplished today is really marvellous."...Was there anything specific about this launch/mission that makes it 'marvellous'. Just normal usage in Indian English, at a guess: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_English
Quote from: Arb on 02/14/2022 06:06 pmQuote from: TheVarun on 02/14/2022 12:50 pmMission Director SR Biju said "what we have accomplished today is really marvellous."...Was there anything specific about this launch/mission that makes it 'marvellous'. Just normal usage in Indian English, at a guess: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_EnglishAlways fun... We have a number of IE speakers here, as well as a couple of Brits, and the back and forth is endless joy.Like: Who says "Thrice"?
