Cartosat 3 launch Highlights: ISRO’s CARTOSAT 3 satellite was successfully launched from India’s spaceport at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday. CARTOSAT-3 is ISRO’s third-generation satellite having high-resolution imaging capability. The satellite was launched at 0928 hrs IST on PSLV-C47 rocket along 13 other commercial nanosatellites from the US into Sun Synchronous orbit from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh’s Sriharikota. Through the launch, CARTOSAT-3 satellite will be placed in a 509-km far away orbit at an inclination of 97.5 degree. With 6 solid strap-on motors, PSLV-C47 is the 21st flight of PSLV in ‘XL’ configuration. This mission is ISRO’s 74th launch mission that will take place from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
The CARTOSAT-3 satellite was launched in order to address the increase in user’s demands for large scale urban planning, use of coastal lands, rural resource and infrastructure development and land cover. The launch, scheduled for November 27, will be ISRO’s first mission following the launch of Chandrayaan-2 on July 22.
After successful launch of Cartosat 3, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chief K Sivan said that the space agency's hands were full. He said that as many as 13 missions are lined up till March 2020. Sivan revealed that out of these 13 missions, six will be 'launch vehicle' mission, and seven will be satellite mission.
Addressing scientists and gathering of public at ISRO mission centre, ISRO chief K Sivan said the mission to launch CARTOSAT 3 satellite and 13 other nanosatellite is a success. He congratulated ISRO scientists and acknowledged all those who contributed in the mission.
Mission accomplished! ISRO has successfully completed the mission to launch CARTOSAT 3 satellite and 13 American nano-satellite. Hand shakes are taking place at ISRO's mission control.
ISRO has succcessfully separated all 13 American nano-satellites which were being carried with CARTOSAT 3.
ISRO has inititated the processs to separate 13 nano-satellites launched with CARTOSAT 3 has been initiated.
ISRO mission control announced that the mission to launch CARTOSAT 3 satellite has been successful.
ISRO's satellite CARTOSAT 3 has crossed 500 KM altitude. The satellites shall be placed in a Sun Synchronous orbit with 97.5-degree inclination.
ISRO CARTOSAT-3 launch's 3rd stage is now complete. Fourth stage has started. satellite is heading towards its intended orbit of over 500 KM altitutde.
PSLV rocket carrying ISRO's CARTOSAT 3 satellite has crossed towards 400 KM altitude.
ISRO mission control announced that third stage performance of the launch is normal. PSLV has to place CARTOSAT 3 satellite at an altitude of over 500 KM.
PSLV rocket carrying ISRO's CARTOSAT 3 satellite has crossed 200 KM altitude. Second stage is complete. Third stage commences.
1st stage of CARTOSATE 3 launch is complete, second stage commences. Heat sheild is separated.
After thye noraml lift off, PSLV rocket is carrying the satellite towards its orbit. 1st stage is complete, second stage commences.
ISRO CARTOSAT-3 launch on PSLV engine lift off now. PSLV is heading skywards.
ISRO CARTOSAT-3 launch on PSLV engine is moments away now. ISRO process is now in its last leg.
Expert Milind Kulshreshtha says, “ISROs space programmes have been highly application-specific and have given national-level benefits. Today, India operates one of the largest constellations of Remote Sensing space-based imaging satellites. Indian first launched remote sensing satellite launched in 1988 with Cartosat-1, followed by 2, 2A, 2B satellites and Cartosat-3 satellite is the third generation advanced satellite having higher resolution imaging capability. The last of Cartosat-2 Series satellite weighing 710kg was launched by PSLV-C40 last January."
Finanl countdown has begun as five minutes remaining before the launch of ISRO' Cartosat-3 satellite
ISRO has begun the Automatic Launch Sequence (ALS) for the launch of CARTOSAT-3 which will be lifted off at 9.28 am
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) mission Director and Vehicle Director have authorised the launch of CARTOSAT-3.
Since its first launch in 1994, PSLV has proven itself with numerous successful mission launches and have been the workhorse of ISRO, including the launch of Chandrayaan-1(2008) and Mars Orbiter (2013) launch.
Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) series rockets are the third generation launch vehicle of ISRO. These are first launch vehicle of ISRO to be equipped with liquid stages. PSLV was first launched in 1994. It has proven itself with numerous successful mission launches such as Chandrayaan-1(2008) and Mars Orbiter (2013) launch.
PSLV has three variants and PSLV XL version is the 44m tall rocket with six solid strap-on motors and capable of carrying 320tonnes as lift-off mass. PSLV-C47 shall launch the Cartosat-3 along with 13 commercial nano-satellites into Sun Synchronous orbit from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota.
CARTOSAT-3's luanch on PSLV-C47 will be ISRO's fifth launch this year. This is CARTOSAT series' 8th launch after Cartosat-1, Cartosat-2, Cartosat-2A, Cartosat-2B, Cartosat-2C, Cartosat-2D and Cartosat-2E.
ISRO CARTOSAT-3 launch is being telecast live on Doordrashan. Its live webcast is also available on ISRO website and ISRO's Facebook, YouTube and Twitter channels. You can catch all the action live with Financial Express Online.
Milind Kulshreshtha, C4I expert, explains “The satellites shall be placed in a Sun Synchronous orbit at 509 km altitude with 97.5-degree inclination. The Sun-synchronous orbits are polar orbits utilised by satellites aimed at Earth focussed studies like Earth observation, weather forecasting etc. as in this arrangement the ground, as seen by the satellite sensors, is continuously illuminated by the Sun.”
The PSLV-C47 launch carrying Cartosat-3 launch by ISRO is expected to give an impetus to cartographic applications, urban and rural applications, coastal land use, utility management, water distribution, land maps, Land Information System (LIS) as well as Geographical Information System (GIS) applications for use by various Organisations. Read More
Ahead of Cartosat 3 launch, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief K Sivan revealed that Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter was doing well and sending a lot of information about the Moon. Lander 'Vikram' from Chandrayaan-2 had crashlanded while attempting a soft landing on the lunar surface on September 7.
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has stated that propellant filling of second stage (PS2) of PSLV-C47 completed. One hour to go for the launch of Cartosat-3.
Ahead of CARTOSAT-3 launch, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief K Sivan on Tuesday offered prayers at this famous hill shrine. Sivan offered prayers to the presiding deity of Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala. Later, speaking to reporters here, Sivan said Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter was doing well and sending a lot of information about the Moon. Lander 'Vikram' from Chandrayaan-2 had crashlanded while attempting a soft landing on the lunar surface on September 7.
Earlier, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) had rescheduled the launch date of Cartosat-3 along with 13 commercial nano satellites. Initially, the launch from second launch pad of Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota was fixed on November 25 at 09:28 hrs. However, later the launch date of Cartosat-3 was shifted to November 27.
While the Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter continues to revolve around the moon, the lander 'Vikram' and rover 'Pragyan' were rendered non-functional after a hard-landing on the lunar surface on September 7
The launch of CARTOSAT-3 and 13 other commercial nano satellites comes four months after ISRO's moon mission Chandrayaan-2 that took place on July 22. It was a heartbreak for ISRO as the space agency couldn't manage to do a soft landing on the moon.
The 13 nano-satellites that will be launched along with Cartosat 3 are 12 FLOCK-4P. These 12 satellites have the mission objective of earth observation. There will be one satellite named MESHBED. Its objective is communication test bed.
Along with Cartosat 3, there will be 13 commercial nano satellites from the US. These nano satellites are being carried as part of the commercial arrangement with NewSpace India Ltd (NSIL), Department of Space.
CARTOSAT-3 satellite of ISRO will help address the increase in user's demands for use of coastal lands, large scale urban planning, infrastructure development and land cover and rural resource.
According to ISRO, CARTOSAT-3 is an earth imaging and mapping satellite. It is the third generation agile advanced satellite. CARTOSAT-3 has the high resolution imaging capability. It has and overall mass of 1,625 kg.