CARTOSAT – 2A is the thirteenth satellite in the Indian Remote Sensing Satellite series (IRS). It is a sophisticated and rugged remote sensing satellite that can provide scene specific spot imagery. This satellite carries a Panchromatic Camera (PAN). The spatial resolution of this camera is better than 1m and swath of 9.6 km. Imageries from this satellite are used for cartographic applications like mapping, urban and rural infrastructure development and management, as well as application in Land Information (LIS) and Geographical Information System (GIS).
| Mission | Remote Sensing |
| Weight | 690 Kg (Mass at lift off) |
| Onboard Orbit | 900 Watts |
| Stabilization | 3 – axis body stabilised using high torque reaction wheels, magnetic torquers and hydrogen thrusters |
| Payloads | Panchromatic Camera |
| Launch date | 28 April 2008 |
| Launch site | SHAR Centre Sriharikota India |
| Launch vehicle | PSLV- C9 |
| Orbit | 635 kms, Polar Sun Synchronous |
| Inclination | 97.94 deg |
| Mission life | 5 years |
For More : http://www.isro.org/satellites/cartosat2A.aspx
