Cartosat-2A
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2014}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2017}}
{{Infobox spaceflight
| name = Cartosat-2A
| names_list = CartoSat-2A
| image =
| image_caption =
| image_size = 300px
| mission_type = Earth observation
| operator = NTRO
| COSPAR_ID = 2008-021A
| SATCAT = 32783
| website = https://www.isro.gov.in/
| mission_duration = 5 years (planned)
{{time interval|28 April 2008|show=ymd}} (in progress)
| spacecraft = Cartosat-2a
| spacecraft_type =
| spacecraft_bus = IRS-2{{cite web|url=http://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/cartosat-2.htm|title=Cartosat 2, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E|work=Gunter's Space Page|access-date=19 June 2017}}
| manufacturer = ISRO
| launch_mass = {{cvt|690|kg}} {{cite web|url=http://www.isro.gov.in/Spacecraft/cartosat-%E2%80%93-2a|title=Cartosat-2A|publisher=ISRO|date=28 April 2008|access-date=19 June 2017|archive-date=10 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170610103803/http://www.isro.gov.in/Spacecraft/cartosat-%E2%80%93-2a|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://www.wmo-sat.info/oscar/satellites/view/22|title=Satellite: CartoSat-2A|publisher=World Meteorological Organization|access-date=19 June 2017}}
| dimensions =
| power = 900 watts
| launch_date = 28 April 2008, 03:54:00 UTC{{cite web|url=https://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/spacecraft/display.action?id=2008-021A|title=Display: Cartosat 2A 2008-021A|publisher=NASA|date=27 April 2021|access-date=10 May 2021}} {{PD-notice}}
| launch_rocket = Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLC-C9) {{cite web|url=http://www.isro.gov.in/sites/default/files/flipping_book/PSLV-C9/files/assets/common/downloads/publication.pdf|title=PSLV C9/Cartosat 2A/IMS-1 Mission Brochure|publisher=Indian Space Research Organisation|access-date=19 June 2017|archive-date=31 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731205019/http://www.isro.gov.in/sites/default/files/flipping_book/PSLV-C9/files/assets/common/downloads/publication.pdf|url-status=dead}}
| launch_site = Satish Dhawan Space Centre, SLP
| launch_contractor = ISRO
| entered_service =
| disposal_type =
| deactivated =
| last_contact =
| decay_date =
| orbit_reference = Geocentric orbit
| orbit_regime = Sun-synchronous orbit
| orbit_periapsis = {{cvt|616|km}}
| orbit_apoapsis = {{cvt|637|km}}
| orbit_inclination = 98.0°
| orbit_period = 97.3 minutes
| apsis = gee
| instruments_list = {{Infobox spaceflight/Instruments
| acronym1 = PAN
| name1 = Panchromatic Camera
}}
| programme = Earth observation satellites series
| previous_mission = Cartosat-2
| next_mission = Oceansat-2
}}
Cartosat-2A is an Earth observation satellite in a Sun-synchronous orbit and the third of the Cartosat series of satellites. The satellite is the thirteenth satellite in the Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) satellite series to be built, launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation.
Launch
It was launched by the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C9) on 28 April 2008, «t 03:54:00 UTC, along with the 87 kg Indian Mini Satellite (IMS-1) and eight nano research satellites belonging to research facilities. The CanX-2 and the CanX-6 of Canada, the AAUSAT-2 of Denmark, the Compass-1 and the Rubin-8 of Germany, the CUTE-1.7 of Japan, and the Delfi-C3 of the Netherlands.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7370391.stm India in multi-satellite launch]
= IMS-1 satellite =
The IMS-1 satellite is a Ministry of Defence mission for the Government of India.{{cite web |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2008/01/23/stories/2008012350332800.htm|title=ISRO arm may get more satellite launch contracts, by K. Pichumani|access-date=15 April 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090911102728/http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2008/01/23/stories/2008012350332800.htm|archive-date=11 September 2009|url-status=dead}} It is a dedicated satellite for the Indian Armed Forces (IAF) which is in the process of establishing an Aerospace Command.{{cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/convergence/ndtv/story.aspx?id=NEWEN20070015064|title=India to launch first military satellite in August|date=10 June 2008|access-date=18 July 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080502235038/http://www.ndtv.com/convergence/ndtv/story.aspx?id=NEWEN20070015064|archive-date=2 May 2008}}
Payload
The satellite carries a panchromatic (PAN) camera capable of taking black-and-white pictures in the visible region of electromagnetic spectrum. The highly agile Cartosat-2A can be steered up to 45° along as well as across the direction of its movement to facilitate imaging of any area more frequently. The satellite's health is continuously monitored from the Spacecraft Control Centre at Bangalore with the help of ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) of stations at Bangalore, Lucknow, Mauritius, Bearslake in Russia, Biak in Indonesia and Svalbard in Norway.[http://www.isro.org/pressrelease/April28_2008.htm PSLV Successfully Launches Ten Satellites] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080501120453/http://www.isro.org/pressrelease/April28_2008.htm|date=1 May 2008}}
See also
{{Portal|Spaceflight}}
References
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External links
- [http://www.isro.gov.in/Spacecraft/cartosat-%E2%80%93-2a Cartosat-2A website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170610103803/http://www.isro.gov.in/Spacecraft/cartosat-%E2%80%93-2a |date=10 June 2017 }}
{{IRS satellites}}
{{Indian spacecraft}}
{{Indian space programme}}
{{Rest of the World Reconnaissance Satellites}}
{{Orbital launches in 2008}}