RISAT 2

RISAT 2 [ISRO]

RISAT 2 (Radar Imaging Satellite 2) is a satellite imaging mission of ISRO using an active SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) imager. The RISAT 2 payload was purchased from Israel as the development of Indias indigenous RISAT 1 was delayed. The radar system is based on the israeli TECSAR 1 satellite, while it is mounted on an indian satellite bus.

RISAT 2 was launched as the sole passenger on an indian PSLV-CA launch vehicle together with a small piggy-back satellite.