AbstractWith rich experience of the successful Indian remote sensing satellite series, Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has started theme-based satellites like Resourcesat and Oceansat. Further taking the advantage of the improved technologies in areas of miniaturization, the micro- and mini-satellite series have been started, which will provide opportunity for the payloads of stand-alone missions, for applications, study or research. These include payloads for Earth imaging, atmospheric monitoring, ocean monitoring, scientific applications, and stellar observation. The micro-satellites are of 100kg class, planned with a payload of about 30kg and 20W power and mini-satellites of 450kg class for payloads of 200kg and power of 200W. The first satellite in the micro-satellite series is an Earth imaging payload followed by the second satellite with scientific payloads with the participation of students. Further the scientific proposals for micro-satellites are under evaluation. Similarly the first two missions of mini-satellites are defined with first one carrying ocean and environment monitoring payloads followed by the Earth imaging satellite with multi-spectral camera with 700km swath. The current paper touches upon the technology involved in realization of the micro- and mini-satellites and the scope of applications of the series.
Micro- and mini-satellites of ISRO—technology and applications
Acta Astronautica ; 65 , 9-10 ; 1375-1382
2009-03-10
8 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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