Cartosat-3 is an advanced Indian Earth Observation satellite built and developed by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), which replaces the Indian Remote Sensing Satellite (IRS) series. It has a panchromatic resolution of 0.25 metres making it one of the imaging satellite with highest resolution in the world at the time of launch and MX of 1 metre with a high quality resolution which is a major improvement from the previous payloads in the Cartosat series.[1][2][3]
Potential uses include weather mapping, cartography or defence, and strategic applications.[1]
Overview
Cartosat-3 has a resolution of 25 cm (10").[4] It uses 1.2 m optics with 60% of weight removal compared to Cartosat-2. Other features include the use of adaptive optics, acousto optical devices, in-orbit focusing using MEMs and large area-light weight mirrors and advanced sense with a high quality resolution. It has a planned mission life of 5 years.[5] Approved cost of Cartosat-3 is Template:INR convert.[6]
History
Cartosat-3 is the 3rd generation of high-resolution imaging satellites developed by ISRO.[7] It was developed in response to increased demand for imaging services to address urban planning, rural resource and infrastructure development needs.[8]
Launch
PSLV-C47 carrying Cartosat-3 was launched on 27 November 2019 at 03:58 UTC using XL variant of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle from the Second Launch Pad (SLP) of Satish Dhawan Space Centre into a Sun-synchronous orbit of 450 kilometers. Thirteen commercial ride-sharing 3U cubesats including twelve SuperDoves (Flock-4p)[9] by Planet Labs and one Meshbed by Analytical Space of United States were also put in orbit using the same launch vehicle.[5][10] Commercial ride-share was arranged by NewSpace India Limited, Spaceflight Industries and ISILaunch.[11][12]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Cartosat-3 in space — here is how ISRO can now exploit its full potential, Prasad, Narayan. The Print(28 November 2019). Retrieved 2019-12-02.
- ↑ ISRO reschedules CARTOSAT 3 launch to November 27. Retrieved 2019-11-23.
- ↑ ISRO's Cartosat-3 launch next week. Economic Times(22 November 2019). Retrieved 2019-11-23.
- ↑ ISRO plans a new high-resolution earth satellite. The Hindu. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 ISRO's tracking centre assumes control of CARTOSAT-3. The Hindu(2019-11-27). Retrieved 2019-11-27.
- ↑ Government of India, Department of Space, Lok Sabha: Starred Question No. 232 to be answered on Wednesday, August 04, 2021(4 August 2021). Retrieved 4 August 2021.
- ↑ PSLV-C47 / Cartosat-3 Mission. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
- ↑ Cartosat-3.
- ↑ 12 SuperDove Satellites Hitching a Ride to Orbit on the PSLV. Retrieved 2019-11-27.
- ↑ PSLV delivers India's highest-resolution Earth observation satellite to orbit, Clark, Stephen. Spaceflight Now. Retrieved 2019-11-27.
- ↑ Successful ISILAUNCH29 campaign. ISILaunch(2019-11-27). Retrieved 2019-11-27.
- ↑ Getting Meshbed to Space!. Spaceflight(2019-10-14). Retrieved 2019-11-27.
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