Cartosat-2

Cartosat-2 is an Earth observation satellite in a Sun-synchronous orbit and the second of the Cartosat series of satellites. The satellite was built, launched and maintained by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Weighing around 680 kg at launch, its applications will mainly be towards cartography in India. It was launched by the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle PSLV C7 launch vehicle on 10 January 2007.

Cartosat-2
NamesIRS-P7
CartoSat-2AT
Mission typeEarth observation
OperatorISRO
COSPAR ID2007-001B
SATCAT no.29710
Websitehttps://www.isro.gov.in/
Mission duration5 years (planned)
12 years (achieved)
Spacecraft properties
SpacecraftIRS-P7
BusIRS-2
ManufacturerIndian Space Research Organisation
Launch mass680 kg (1,500 lb)
Power900 watts
Start of mission
Launch date10 January 2007, 03:57:00 UTC
RocketPolar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV C7)
Launch siteSatish Dhawan Space Centre, FLP
ContractorIndian Space Research Organisation
Entered service2007
End of mission
Deactivated2019
Orbital parameters
Reference systemGeocentric orbit
RegimeSun-synchronous orbit
Perigee altitude621 km (386 mi)
Apogee altitude641 km (398 mi)
Inclination97.9°
Period97.3 minutes
 
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