ResourceSat 2
ResourceSat 2 [ISRO]
Resourcesat-2 is a data continuity mission of ISRO with improved spectral bands of the Resourcesat-1 (IRS-P6). Compared to Resourcesat-1, LISS-4 multispectral swath has been enhanced from 23 km to 70 km based on user needs. Suitable changes including miniaturisation in payload electronics have been incorporated in Resourcesat-2.
Additionally, the satellite carries an AIS payload for COMDEV.
Resourcesat-2 was launched in April 2011.
| Nation: | India |
|---|---|
| Type / Application: | Earth Observing |
| Operator: | ISRO |
| Contractors: | ISRO |
| Equipment: | LISS-III, LISS-IV, AWiFS, AIS payload |
| Configuration: | IRS-1 Bus |
| Propulsion: | ? |
| Power: | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Lifetime: | 5 years |
| Mass: | ~1200 kg |
| Orbit: |
| Satellite | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ResourceSat 2 | 20.04.2011 | Sr FLP | PSLV (3) | with YouthSat, X-Sat |
Further Resourcesat missions:
References:
- ISRO Website
