Name: ISSA-J1 — PSLV-CA
Start: 2027-06-30T00:00:00Z
End: 2027-06-30T00:00:00Z
Location: Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India

Question 1

What rocket is launching ISSA-J1?

Accepted Answer

ISSA-J1 is launching on the PSLV-CA.

Question 2

Who is launching ISSA-J1?

Accepted Answer

ISSA-J1 is being launched by Indian Space Research Organization, a government launch provider founded in 1969.

Question 3

Where is ISSA-J1 launching from?

Accepted Answer

ISSA-J1 is launching from Unknown Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India.

Question 4

What orbit is ISSA-J1 heading to?

Accepted Answer

ISSA-J1 is heading to Low Earth Orbit (LEO).

Question 5

Is the PSLV-CA reusable?

Accepted Answer

No — the PSLV-CA is an expendable launch vehicle.

Question 6

How many times has the PSLV-CA flown?

Accepted Answer

The PSLV-CA has launched 18 times to date, with 18 successful flights.

Question 7

What is the ISSA-J1 mission?

Accepted Answer

Astroscale's ISSA-J1 (In-situ Space Situational Awareness-Japan 1) mission will diagnose and inspect two large satellite debris in orbit by imaging and diagnosing them in close proximity after rendezvous. The satellite is built on Astroscale’s heritage in rendezvous and proximity operations, inspection and characterization capabilities

ISSA-J1

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Unknown Pad

Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India

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