Earth Science
Cartosat-2B is fourth of Cartosat series of Earth observation satellites to be deployed in sun-synchronous orbit. Its main purpose is to collect high resolution imagery for cartography purposes. Cartosat-2B was launched along with several small satellites for Algeria, Canada and Switzerland.
Orbital Attempt
#5,069
ISRO Mission
#31
Pad Launch
#16
Location Launch
#31
Designator
2010-035
Jul 12, 2010, 3:52 AM
Minute
1 update
India has two launch pads at the site. The First Launch Pad, operational since 1993, is used for Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, Small Satellite Launch Vehicle and formerly used by Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle.
Total Launches
64
Orbital Attempts
63
Fastest Turnaround
25d 5h
Satish Dhawan Space Centre – SDSC (formerly Sriharikota Range – SHAR),[1] is the primary spaceport of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), located in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Local Launch Time
Jul 12, 2010, 9:22 AM
Total Launches
104
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
13.7200, 80.2300
