Bhaskara 1 [ISRO]
The two Bhaskara satellites were launched as part of the satellite-for-earth-observations (SEO) program, and were placed in orbit by Soviet Kosmos-3M launch vehicles launched from Kapustin Yar.
The main objectives were to conduct Earth observation experiments for applications related to hydrology, forestry, and geology using a two-band TV camera system, and to conduct ocean-surface studies using a two-frequency satellite microwave radiometer (SAMIR) system. Secondary objectives were to test engineering and data processing systems, to collect limited meteorological data from remote platforms, and to conduct scientific investigations in X-ray astronomy. Bhaskara was a 26-faced quasi-spherical polyhedron. It had a height of 1.66 m, and a diameter of 1.55 m.
Named after the two "Bhaskaracharyas," astronomer-mathematicians of ancient India.
Nation: | India |
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Type / Application: | Earth observation, technology |
Operator: | ISRO |
Contractors: | ISRO |
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Power: | Solar cells, batteries |
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Mass: | 444 kg |
Orbit: | 512 km × 557 km, 50.7° |
Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
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Bhaskara 1 | 1979-051A | 07.06.1979 | KY LC-107 | Kosmos-3M | ||
Bhaskara 2 | 1981-115A | 20.11.1981 | KY LC-107/2 | Kosmos-3M |