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PSLV | KALPANA-1
PSLV | KALPANA-1 launched on Thu, Sep 12, 2002, 10:23 AM UTC — a Indian Space Research Organization mission.
Launch SuccessfulIndian Space Research Organization
Lifted offNET Sep 2002
NET Thu, Sep 12, 2002, 10:23 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
PSLVVehicle
Indian Space Research OrganizationProvider
Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch PadPad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, IndiaLocation
Earth ScienceMission type
Geostationary OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for PSLV to Geostationary Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 17:30
SimulatedRepresentative PSLV ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
KALPANA-1
Kalpana-1 was the first dedicated meteorological satellite launched by Indian Space Research Organisation using Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle on 12 September 2002. The satellite is three-axis stabilized and is powered by solar panels, getting up to 550 watts (0.74 hp) of power. The METSAT bus was used as the basis for the Chandrayaan lunar orbiter mission of 2008.
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Frequently asked
What time does PSLV | KALPANA-1 launch?
PSLV | KALPANA-1 is scheduled to lift off Thu, Sep 12, 2002, 10:23 AM UTC.
Where can I watch PSLV | KALPANA-1?
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Who is launching PSLV | KALPANA-1?
PSLV | KALPANA-1 is an Indian Space Research Organization mission flying on a PSLV.
Where does PSLV | KALPANA-1 launch from?
It lifts off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India.