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SARAL
Planetary Science
Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO)Government
PSLV-CA
SSOorbit
SARAL or Satellite with ARgos and ALtiKa is a cooperative altimetry technology mission of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and CNES (Space Agency of France). SARAL is tasked to perform altimetric measurements designed to study ocean circulation and sea surface elevation.
Monday, February 25, 2013 at 12:31 PM
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Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#5,278
ISRO Mission
#37
Pad Launch
#22
Location Launch
#38
Designator
2013-009
Launch Window
NET
Feb 25, 2013, 12:31 PM
Schedule Changes
1 update
PSLV-CA Specs
The PSLV-CA, CA meaning "Core Alone", model premiered on 23 April 2007. The CA model does not include the six strap-on boosters used by the PSLV standard variant. The fourth stage of the CA variant has 400 kg less propellant when compared to its standard version. It currently has capability to launch 1,100 kg to a 622 km Sun synchronous orbit.
Length
44 m
Diameter
2.8 m
Launch Mass
230 t
Thrust
4,847 kN
LEO Capacity
3,800 kg
GTO Capacity
1,200 kg
SSO Capacity
1,092 kg
Launch Cost
$16M
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
2007
Fastest Turnaround
2mo 13d
Total Launches
18
Successful
18
Failed
0
Consecutive Success
18
Maiden flight: Apr 23, 2007
Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad
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
63
Orbital Attempts
62
Fastest Turnaround
25d 5h
Indian Space Research Organization
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the space agency of the Government of India headquartered in the city of Bangalore. Its vision is to "harness space technology for national development while pursuing space science research and planetary exploration."
Founded
1969
Administrator
Chairman: V. Narayanan
Total Launches
99
Successful
84
Failed
15
Pending
17
Consecutive Success
0
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
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
Feb 25, 2013, 6:01 PM
Total Launches
103
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
13.7200, 80.2300