GISAT-1

GISAT-1
Names Geo Imaging Satellite
Mission type Geo Satellite imagery
Operator ISRO
Mission duration Planned: 10 years
Spacecraft properties
Bus I-1K
Manufacturer ISRO Satellite Centre
Space Applications Centre
Launch mass 2,100 kg (4,630 lb)[1]
Power 2,037 W[1]
Start of mission
Launch date Q1 2017[1]
Rocket GSLV Mk II
Launch site Satish Dhawan SLP
Contractor ISRO
Orbital parameters
Reference system Geocentric
Regime Geostationary
Longitude 93.5° E
Epoch Planned

GISAT-1 is an Indian Geo Imaging satellite.Which launch in Geostationary orbit for provide Quick image during Disasters, Natural hazards and Calamities. GISAT-1 can provide resolution in the range of 50 m to 1.5 km. The satellite is expected to launch in 2017.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Annual Report 2015-2016" (PDF). Indian Space Research Organisation. December 2015. p. 35.


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