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PSLV - RISAT-2A - TBD
« on: 03/19/2020 01:01 pm »
Below transcript from a recent Lok Sabha session states RISAT-2A is planned for launch later this year. Given launch mass of 1250kg and intended orbit of 460km with 45 degree inclination this will almost certainly be launched using a PSLV.

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF SPACE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED   QUESTION NO:   3939
ANSWERED ON:    18.03.2020
Earth Observation Satellites
Kripanath Mallah
V. Kalanidhi
Will the Minister of

SPACE   be pleased to state:-


(a) whether the Government is planning to launch some Earth Observation Satellites within the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the details of the funds estimated for this;
(d) the details of the targets set; and
(e) the time by which these are likely to be launched?


ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PG & PENSIONS AND IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE
(DR. JITENDRA SINGH):

(a) Yes Sir, Government is planning to launch 10 Earth Observation Satellites in 2020-21, the details of which are as follows:
OCEANSAT-3, GISAT-2, RISAT-2A, HRSAT-1/2/3, CARTOSAT-3A, INSAT-3DS, RISAT-1B, OCEANSAT-3A


(b) to (e)
The funds required for these projects have been estimated as Rs. 701.5 Cr.
A target of launching up to 10 earth observation satellites has been set for the fiscal year 2020-21.

« Last Edit: 10/21/2023 02:33 pm by zubenelgenubi »

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Re: PSLV C5X - RISAT-2A - NET 2022
« Reply #1 on: 07/23/2021 01:23 am »
The launch of the RISAT-2A is now tentatively scheduled for January 31, 2022.

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Re: PSLV - RISAT-2A - TBD
« Reply #2 on: 10/21/2023 02:33 pm »
Any news?
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