PSLV-C56/DS-SAR Mission Launch Highlights: The ISRO launched the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C56) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 6:30 am IST. The PSLV-C56 carried Singapore’s DS-SAR satellite and six co-passenger satellites, that later entered their intended orbits.
#WATCH | Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launches its PSLV-C56 with six co-passenger satellites from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota.
— ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2023
(Source: ISRO) pic.twitter.com/2I1pNvKvBH
— ANI (@ANI) In a dedicated commercial mission conducted by NewSpace India Ltd, the commercial arm of ISRO, PSLV-C56 carried the primary satellite, DS-SAR, a Radar Imaging Earth Observation Satellite, along with six co-passenger satellites. These satellites have been launched with the aim of serving customers in Singapore.
What happens after DS-SAR satellite is activated?
After the DS-SAR satellite is deployed and activated, it will play a crucial role in fulfilling the satellite imagery needs of different agencies within the Government of Singapore. ST Engineering plans to leverage its capabilities to provide multi-modal and highly responsive imagery and geospatial services to their commercial customers.
ISRO on Saturday announced that its reliable workhorse, PSLV, renowned for its successful satellite placement into the intended orbit, will embark on its 58th flight and its 17th mission with Core Alone Configuration.
PSLV-C56 Launch Highlights:
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Before launch:
After Launch:
ISRO successfully launched its proven PSLV rocket carrying seven Singaporean satellites from Satish Dhawan Space Centre here and placed them into intended orbits, at Sriharikota, Sunday, July 30, 2023. (Image: PTI)
ISRO Chairman S Somanath said, "The PSLV-C56 carrying seven satellites including primary satellite DS-SAR and six co-passenger satellites have been successfully placed in the right orbits. "This is the mission of the PSLV for NSIL and I want to congratulate the customers sponsored by Government of Singapore for having this mission on board PSLV and their continued faith in our PSLV for deploying the spacecrafts (satellites) from Singapore," he said at the Mission Control Centre. "Congratulations once again to NSIL for the Singapore satellites which have been onboard this mission and the very perfect orbit that this time we have got. But at this moment I thank all of you for watching this mission early morning this day and supporting us and congratulating us and we want to specifically tell you that we are going to come back with another PSLV mission soon in the month of August or early September" he said. (PTI)
In the upcoming mission, scientists will undertake the challenge of positioning the fourth stage of the PSLV rocket into a lower orbit. Once all the Singapore satellites have been accurately placed into their intended orbit at approximately 536 km altitude, the upper stage of the rocket will be maneuvered to achieve a lower orbit, settling at around 300 km altitude.
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This is the second campaign to be undertaken by ISRO after the much awaited Chandrayaan-3 mission which was launched on July 14 from the second launch pad, at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, here. Currently, the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft is undergoing orbit raising manoeuvres. On July 25, ISRO scientists successfully performed the fifth orbit-raising manoeuvre of the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft setting the stage for the planned August 1 journey towards the Moon after leaving the orbit of the Earth. (PTI)
Scientists at ISRO, after successfully launching seven Singaporean satellites on Sunday's mission, will attempt a unique experiment using the fourth stage of the PSLV-C56 rocket. While the mission is a follow-up to the PSLV-C55 TeLEOS-2 mission launched in April this year, scientists in today's mission will try to place the fourth stage of the PSLV rocket in a lower orbit. (PTI)
"Congratulations, PSLV-C56 carrying seven satellites including the primary satellite DS-SAR and 6 co-passenger satellites have been successfully placed in the right orbit," ISRO Chief said.
🇮🇳PSLV-C56/🇸🇬DS-SAR Mission:
— ISRO (@isro) July 30, 2023
The mission is successfully accomplished.
PSLV-C56 vehicle launched all seven satellites precisely into their intended orbits. 🎯
Thanks to @NSIL_India and Singapore, for the contract.
ISRO's live streaming from Sriharikota is now over. Scientists were seen rejoicing and greeting each other after the successful launch of PSLV-C56.
ISRO's mission director complimented the team for their effort. "The primary objective of the mission is done. But we will not leave the terminal stage. We are taking the PS4 stage back to another orbit. We will make space in this orbit for future satellites," the mission director said.
The remaining satellites have also been separated from the rocket. Mission has been successfully accomplished!
Scientists at ISRO rejoice as DS-SAR has been placed in its intended orbit and other satellites NuLIoN, Galassia-2, SCOOB-II, and ORB-12 STRIDER have also been separated.
After the rocket injects all the satellites, its fourth or upper stage will be placed in a 300km low earth circular orbit using leftover propellants. For those unaware, the fourth stage has already begun.
#watch | Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launches its PSLV-C56 with six co-passenger satellites from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota.
— ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2023
(Source: ISRO) pic.twitter.com/2I1pNvKvBH
After the DS-SAR satellite is deployed and activated, it will play a crucial role in fulfilling the satellite imagery needs of different agencies within the Government of Singapore. ST Engineering plans to leverage its capabilities to provide multi-modal and highly responsive imagery and geospatial services to their commercial customers.
Second and third stage of the rocket's flight has completed its operations. The PSLV rocket is now being steered. However, no thrust is being used, so its relative velocity has reduced.
PSLV-C56 rocket carrying Singapore’s DS-SAR satellite and six co-passenger satellites has launched from Sriharikota.
Seven minutes are left to lift-off. The launch marks yet another milestone in India’s space endeavours, showcasing the country’s growing capabilities and contributions to the global space community.
The six other co-passenger satellites that the PSLV-C56 is carrying are:
VELOX-AM, ARCADE, SCOOB-II, NuLIoN, Galassia-2, and ORB-12 STRIDER.
PSLV-C56 is already at the launchpad. The primary satellite, DS-SAR is a Radar Imaging Earth Observation Satellite, which is developed under a partnership between DSTA (representing the government of Singapore) and ST Engineering.
ISRO on Saturday announced that its reliable workhorse, PSLV, renowned for its successful satellite placement into the intended orbit, will embark on its 58th flight and its 17th mission with Core Alone Configuration.
The PSLV-C56 will be launched from Sriharikota at 6:30 am today. Stay tuned with us as we will bring to you all the coverage from the final countdown.
The PSLV-C56 will launch from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The PSLV-C56 is carrying Singapore’s DS-SAR satellite and six other co-passenger satellites.
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