http://www.inpe.br/noticias/noticia.php?Cod_Noticia=5358Google translate:QuoteSão José dos Campos-SP, February 10, 2020Satellite Image Amazônia-1 begins to be closed for environmental testsThe first remote sensing satellite fully developed in the country and by INPE, Amazônia-1, is in the process of closing the sides of the service module, the Multimission Platform, at the Integration and Testing Laboratory (LIT), in São José dos Campos (SP). This phase marks the transition from the satellite tests, previously performed with its open sides, to a phase that will be completely closed, with its flight model systems and subsystems inside.After its closure, systemic tests will be carried out, which precede the first environmental tests, which include dynamic - vibration - and thermal tests, under vacuum conditions. The Amazon-1 testing campaign started in June last year, at LIT.The satellite will be launched from the Sriharikota Launch Center (SHAR) in India by the PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle) rocket. The launch is scheduled for September this year.Amazonia-1 will take on board an imager similar to that of the CBERS-4 and 4A satellites, developed in partnership with China and currently in orbit, whose images are of interest to the environmental monitoring of the Amazon region, among other applications.
São José dos Campos-SP, February 10, 2020Satellite Image Amazônia-1 begins to be closed for environmental testsThe first remote sensing satellite fully developed in the country and by INPE, Amazônia-1, is in the process of closing the sides of the service module, the Multimission Platform, at the Integration and Testing Laboratory (LIT), in São José dos Campos (SP). This phase marks the transition from the satellite tests, previously performed with its open sides, to a phase that will be completely closed, with its flight model systems and subsystems inside.After its closure, systemic tests will be carried out, which precede the first environmental tests, which include dynamic - vibration - and thermal tests, under vacuum conditions. The Amazon-1 testing campaign started in June last year, at LIT.The satellite will be launched from the Sriharikota Launch Center (SHAR) in India by the PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle) rocket. The launch is scheduled for September this year.Amazonia-1 will take on board an imager similar to that of the CBERS-4 and 4A satellites, developed in partnership with China and currently in orbit, whose images are of interest to the environmental monitoring of the Amazon region, among other applications.
https://www.gov.br/pt-br/noticias/educacao-e-pesquisa/2020/07/satelite-de-monitoramento-da-amazonia-devera-ser-lancado-em-fevereiroGoogle translate:QuoteA completely national satellite, designed and developed in Brazil and by the National Institute for Space Research (Inpe), Amazônia-1, which is already in the final testing phase and should be launched in February next year. "This satellite is focused precisely on observing the Amazon, it has a number of interesting features and is 100% national," said the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovations, Marcos Pontes, who participated in a press conference on Tuesday (14). press.It is the first remote sensing satellite. Amazonia-1 will expand the capacity to monitor biomes throughout the Brazilian territory. “Amazônia-1 is going to be launched together with India. I would like it to be launched here at our Alcântara Launch Center, but we still don't have the capacity to launch a satellite of this nature over there in Alcântara [MA], but we will have it soon ”, explained the minister.
A completely national satellite, designed and developed in Brazil and by the National Institute for Space Research (Inpe), Amazônia-1, which is already in the final testing phase and should be launched in February next year. "This satellite is focused precisely on observing the Amazon, it has a number of interesting features and is 100% national," said the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovations, Marcos Pontes, who participated in a press conference on Tuesday (14). press.It is the first remote sensing satellite. Amazonia-1 will expand the capacity to monitor biomes throughout the Brazilian territory. “Amazônia-1 is going to be launched together with India. I would like it to be launched here at our Alcântara Launch Center, but we still don't have the capacity to launch a satellite of this nature over there in Alcântara [MA], but we will have it soon ”, explained the minister.
https://g1.globo.com/sp/vale-do-paraiba-regiao/noticia/2020/12/05/amazonia-1-satelite-brasileiro-do-inpe-entra-em-fase-final-de-testes-antes-de-lancamento.ghtmlGoogle translate:QuoteBrazil is in the final preparations to put the Amazon 1 into orbit, the first nationally designed and operated earth observation satellite. The launch is scheduled for February 2021, in India.Video:https://g1.globo.com/sp/vale-do-paraiba-regiao/noticia/2020/12/05/amazonia-1-satelite-brasileiro-do-inpe-entra-em-fase-final-de-testes-antes-de-lancamento.ghtml
Brazil is in the final preparations to put the Amazon 1 into orbit, the first nationally designed and operated earth observation satellite. The launch is scheduled for February 2021, in India.
The other satellites are Anand from Pixxel, Saditsat? from Spacefix India? and the University Consortium Unitysat. The last two were announced during the C50 speech, but I had a hard time understanding what was said.
Amazônia-1 is listed as massing 290 kg, with a destination of 778 km SSO.However, Business Standard: Rocket places India's 42nd communications satellite CMS-01 into orbit lists Amazonia-1's mass as betweeen 600 and 700 kg.And, the launch is stated as in February-March 2021.***Anand PixxelSaditsat Space Kidz IndiaUnitysat University ConsortiumWill there be any other secondary payloads?How do we know that the DL variant will be used for this launch?
O satélite Amazônia 1 totalmente brasileiro, previsto para ser lançado em 22 de fevereiro de 2021, será para proteger a Floresta Amazônica de desmatamento
The fully Brazilian Amazon 1 satellite, scheduled to be launched on February 22, 2021, will protect the Amazon Forest from deforestation
https://clickpetroleoegas.com.br/satelite-construido-no-brasil-para-proteger-a-amazonia-sera-lancado-no-espaco-em-fevereiro-de-2021/
Isro to launch first satellite developed entirely by Brazil's space agency
Quote from: input~2 on 12/31/2020 12:15 pmIsro to launch first satellite developed entirely by Brazil's space agency This is not the "first satellite developed entirely by Brazil's space agency". This honor goes to SCD-1, which was launched in 1993.https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/scd-1.htm
Would it be accurate to say that this (Amazonia-1) is the most sophisticated satellite developed in Brazil? ISRO/India can derive gratification in that they are a part of it! Together with the launch carrying the first ever Indian private sector satellite, it makes the PSLV C-51 quite tantalising.
Our team is hard at work for the launch of Amazonia-1 on a #PSLV. More details to come soon!
PSLV-C51, which is the 53rd mission of PSLV, will launch Amazonia-1 of Brazil as primary satellite and 20 Co-passenger satellites from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota. The launch is tentatively scheduled at 1023 Hrs IST on February 28, 2021 subject to weather conditions.PSLV-C51/Amazonia-1 is the first dedicated commercial mission of NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), a Government of India company under Department of Space. NSIL is undertaking this mission under a commercial arrangement with Spaceflight Inc. USA....The 20 co-passenger satellites include one from ISRO (INS-2TD), four from IN-SPACe (three UNITYsats from consortium of three Indian academic institutes and One Satish Dhawan Sat from Space Kidz India) and 15 from NSIL.
PSLV-C51 is scheduled to launch Amazonia-1 and 20 Co-passenger satellites on February 28, 2021 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR
The ISRO article refers to this mission being undertaken with some kind of agreement with Spaceflight Inc of the US. What is the US role in this mission, tracking, technical support?
Does anyone have any information about SAI NanoConnect-2 ? Btw, It is not part of spaceflight's list.
Have they retired the CA variant with no strap-on boosters?They seemed to be using two or four boosters more frequently even though those missions are within the CA payload capacity.
ISRO is getting ready to launch Amazonia1 for Brazil along with 18 co-passengers. Liftoff is set for 04:54 UTC tonight, Sun., 28 February (which is same day at 10:24 IST at launch site & Sat., 28 Feb @ 23:54 EST).Article from Mihir Neal.
First up: India's PSLV ready to launch the Amazonia-1 mission.T-8 mins.
LAUNCH!
Staging 1-2. Fairing Jettison.
Third Stage (a solid) has completed its role and will now coast for a while.
On to the fourth stage.
S/C Sep for the primary payload, Amazonia-1.
DD livestream
i have some issues with main satellite separation video...it appears to be drifting sideways as opposed to smooth "push" forwardISRO engineers seem unaffected by it even declaring it total success within few minutes of separation- so i guess its a non-issue
Many pad upgrades since the last launch most notable is the new Mobile Launch Pedestal replacing the Fixed Launch Pedestal and the preparation for its rail system.
Quote from: russianhalo117 on 02/28/2021 04:37 amMany pad upgrades since the last launch most notable is the new Mobile Launch Pedestal replacing the Fixed Launch Pedestal and the preparation for its rail system. Did a search on ISRO and 'mobile launch pedestal', it looks like the MLP was used several years ago. It was certainly in use for the launch of GSAT 6A in March 2018. There are hints that it was there even before that. Maybe this is a new one or modified one?
^^Thanks! Indulging a bit here , it is a sign of India's depth that two separate, totally unconnected builders/prime contractors, are behind the respective MLPs for the FLP and SLP. For the GSLV, the developer is a public sector enterprise that is not all that well known. For the PSLV, it is a company that even the vast majority of educated Indians would never have heard of.
