ISRO launches SSLV-D1 rocket carrying Earth Observational satellite from Sriharikota
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on Sunday launched the country’s new rocket at 9:18 am. The launch was successfully carried out from Launch Pad 1 of the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. The EOAS 02 (EOS02) and Azadi SAT (AzaadiSAT) satellites are being carried in the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV). EOS02 is an Earth observation satellite. Which will work in space for 10 months. Its weight is 142 kg. It has a mid and long wavelength infrared camera with a resolution is 6 meters. That is, it can monitor even at night. Apart from this, Azadsat, a student satellite of the space agency named SpaceKidz India, was launched.
ISRO launches its new SSLV-D1 rocket from Sriharikota
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The cost of this launch vehicle is 56 crores. Azadsat satellite will be launched from SSLV. To commemorate the completion of 75 years of independence, 750 girl students from 75 schools of the country have built AzadiSAT. The weight of this satellite is eight kilograms. It has solar panels, selfie cameras. Along with this, long distance communication transponders have also been installed. This satellite will provide services for six months. According to Space Kidz India, who developed this satellite, 10-10 students from 75 government schools across the country have been selected to develop the satellite. These include girls from class VIII to XII. It is the first of its kind space mission to promote women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).
What is SSLV?
The full form of SSLV is Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV). That is, now this rocket will be used for launching small satellites. It is a small-lift launch vehicle. Through this, satellites of up to 500 kg will be sent to the lower orbit i.e. below 500 km or satellites of 300 kg will be sent to the Sun Synchronous Orbit. The altitude of sub-synchronous orbit is above 500 km.
