CARTOSAT - 1 Launch Date05.05.2005
CARTOSAT – 1 is the first India Remote Sensing Satellite capable of providing in-orbit stereo images. The images are used for Cartographic applications meeting the global requirements. Cameras of this satellite have a resolution of 2.5m (can distinguish a small car).
The Cartosat – 1 provides stereo pairs required for generating Digital Elevation Models, Ortho Image products, and Value added products for various applications of Geographical Information System (GIS).
The Cartosat – 1 provides stereo pairs required for generating Digital Elevation Models, Ortho Image products, and Value added products for various applications of Geographical Information System (GIS).
Launch date | 5 May 2005 |
Launch site | SHAR Centre Sriharikota India |
Launch vehicle | PSLV- C6 |
Orbit | 618 km Polar Sun Synchronous |
Payloads | PAN FORE, PAN – AFT |
Orbit Period | 97 min |
Number of Orbits Per day | 14 |
Local time of equator crossing | 10:30 am |
Repetivity | 126 days |
Revisit | 5 days |
Lift-Off mass | 1560 kg |
Attitude and orbit control | 3-axis body stabillised using reaction wheels, Magnetic Torquers and Hydrazine Thrusters |
Electrical power | 15 sqm Solar Array generating 1100w, Two 24 Ah Ni-Cd batteries |
Mission life | 5 years |
