29710 - CARTOSAT-2

CARTOSAT-2 is an Indian photo-imaging craft that was launched by a PSLV-C7 rocket from Sriharikota at 03:57 UT on 2007 January 10. The 680-kg craft will provide panchromatic images at one-meter resolution, to aid civil planning, and other cartographic needs.

The initial orbital parameters were period 97.3 min, apogee 641 km, perigee 621 km, and inclination 97.9 deg.

Alternate Names

CartoSat 2A

Facts in Brief

Launch Date: 2007-01-10
Launch Vehicle: PSLV
Launch Site: Sriharikota, India
Mass: 680.0 kg