RISAT-2B is a radar imaging earth observation satellite weighing about 615 kg.
The satellite is intended to provide services in the field of agriculture, Forestry and Disaster Management.
India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C46) on 22nd of May successfully launched the RISAT-2B satellite from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
Department of Space in a press release said, this was the 72nd launch vehicle mission from SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota and 36th launch from the First Launch pad.
PSLV-C46 lifted-off at 05:30 Hrs (IST) from the First Launch Pad and injected RISAT-2B into a orbit of 556 km, about 15 minutes and 25 seconds after lift-off.
After separation, solar arrays of RISAT-2B were deployed automatically and ISRO Telemetry Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) at Bengaluru assumed control of the satellite. In the coming days, the satellite will be brought to its final operational configuration.
What Are The Aims of RISAT-2B Satellite?
RISAT-2B is a radar imaging earth observation satellite weighing about 615 kg. The satellite is intended to provide services in the field of Agriculture, Forestry and Disaster Management.
“RISAT-2B is an advanced Earth Observation satellite with an Advanced Technology of 3.6m radial rib antenna,” ISRO Chairman Dr K Sivan said.
ISRO is now gearing up for the launch of Chandrayaan-2 onboard GSLV MkIII during the window of July 09, to July 16, 2019, with an expected Moon landing on September 06, 2019.
