SROSS C [ISRO]
SROSS C and C2 (Stretched Rohini Satellite Series) were the third and fourth satellites in ISRO's SROSS series and to perform experiments on Gamma-ray astronomy and ionospheric science.
The satellite body was spin-stabilized. A Hydrazine based monopropellant reaction control system was also fitted. Power was to be provided by body mounted solar cells.
The satellites carried two payloads:
SROSS C was launched into a lower than planned orbit and therefore had a significantly reduced lifetime. It decayed from orbit on 14 July 1992 after only 55 days.
SROSS C2 was launched successfully and operated for four years.
Nation: | India |
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Type / Application: | Technology, science |
Operator: | ISRO |
Contractors: | ISRO |
Equipment: | GRB, RPA |
Configuration: | |
Propulsion: | Hydrazine RCS |
Power: | Solar cells, batteries |
Lifetime: | 6 months (planned); 55 days (reached, #C); 4 years (reached, #C2) |
Mass: | 106 kg (#C); 115 kg (#C2) |
Orbit: | 267 km × 391 km, 45° (#C); 430 km × 600 km, 45° (#C2) |
Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
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SROSS C | 1992-028A | 20.05.1992 | Sr | P | ASLV | |
SROSS C2 | 1994-027A | 04.05.1994 | Sr | ASLV |