ISRO to launch PSLV-C56 with six co-passenger satellites

ISRO to launch PSLV-C56 with six co-passenger satellites: ISRO will launch PSLV-C56 with six co-passenger satellites on July 30th at 6:30 a.m. from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre’s first launch pad in Sriharikota.

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What’s in News?

The Indian Space Research Organisation has announced the launch of PSLV-C56 on July 30th at 6:30 AM from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, carrying Singapore’s DS-SAR satellite and six co-passengers satellites.

DS-SAR Satellite

DS-SAR satellite that weighs 3600 kg was developed by DSTA, representing the Singapore’s Government and ST Engineering. The satellite would be launched into a Near Equatorial Orbit (NEO) at 5 degree inclination and 535 km altitude.

The DA-SAR satellite has an Israeli Aerospace Industries (IAI) Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) payload. This enables the DS-SAR to provide all-weather day and night coverage while imaging at 1m resolution using complete polarimetry.

Significance:

Once the DA-SAR satellite is deployed and operational, it will support the support the satellite imagery requirements of various agencies within the Government of Singapore.

ST Engineering will use the satellite for multi responsive imagery and geospatial services for their commercial customers.

About 6 Co-Passengers

1. VELOX-AM, a technology demonstration microsatellite.
2. Atmospheric Coupling and Dynamics Explorer (ARCADE), an experimental satellite.
3. SCOOB-II, a 3U nanosatellite flying a technology demonstrator payload.
4. NuLIoN by NuSpace, an advanced 3U nanosatellite enabling seamless IoT connectivity in both urban & remote locations.
5. Galassia-2, a 3U nanosatellite that will be orbiting at low earth orbit.
6. ORB-12 STRIDER, a satellite developed under an International collaboration.