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PSLV | SCATSat-1
PSLV | SCATSat-1 launched on Mon, Sep 26, 2016, 03:42 AM UTC — a Indian Space Research Organization mission.
Launch SuccessfulIndian Space Research Organization
Lifted offNET Sep 2016
NET Mon, Sep 26, 2016, 03:42 AM UTC
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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
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for PSLV to Low Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative PSLV ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
SCATSat-1
ScatSat-1 is a microsatellite of 371 kg and a mission life of 5 years. It is tasked to provide weather forecasting, cyclone prediction, and tracking services to India. This launch will also carry 7 other satellites, the 117kg Alsat-2B, the 103kg Alsat-1B & the 7kg Alsat-1N earth observation satellites for Algerian Space Agency, the 44kg Pathfinder-1 earth imager for Blacksky, the 8kg CanX-7 deorbiter for UTIAS Space Flight Laboratory, the 10kg Pratham Ionospheric Tomographer for IIT Bombay and the 5.25kg PiSat earth imager for PES University.
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Frequently asked
What time does PSLV | SCATSat-1 launch?
PSLV | SCATSat-1 is scheduled to lift off Mon, Sep 26, 2016, 03:42 AM UTC.
Where can I watch PSLV | SCATSat-1?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching PSLV | SCATSat-1?
PSLV | SCATSat-1 is an Indian Space Research Organization mission flying on a PSLV.
Where does PSLV | SCATSat-1 launch from?
It lifts off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India.