Success
Cartosat-2F (Cartosat-2S4)
Earth Science
Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO)Government
PSLV XL
SSOorbit
Cartosat-2F is eighth of Cartosat series of Earth observation satellites to be deployed in a sun-synchronous orbit. Its main purpose is to collect high resolution large-scale maps which will be used for urban planning, infrastructure development, utilities planning and traffic management.
Friday, January 12, 2018 at 3:59 AM
Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#5,710
ISRO Mission
#59
Pad Launch
#41
Location Launch
#63
Designator
2018-004
Launch Window
NET
Jan 12, 2018, 3:59 AM
Schedule Changes
1 update
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
PSLV XL Specs
PSLV-XL is the upgraded version of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle in its standard configuration boosted by more powerful, stretched strap-on boosters with 12 tonne propellant load. Weighing 320t at lift-off, the vehicle uses larger strap-on motors (PSOM-XL or S12) to achieve higher payload capability. On 29 December 2005, ISRO successfully tested the improved version of strap-on booster for the PSLV. The first use of PSLV-XL was the launch of Chandrayaan-1 by PSLV C11. The payload capability for this variant is 1,800 kg to SSO.
Length
44 m
Diameter
2.8 m
Launch Mass
320 t
SSO Capacity
1,800 kg
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
2008
Fastest Turnaround
1mo 18d
Total Launches
27
Successful
25
Failed
2
Consecutive Success
0
Maiden flight: Oct 22, 2008
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
Jan 12, 2018, 9:29 AM
Total Launches
103
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
13.7200, 80.2300