BANGALORE The ISRO on Monday, July 24 announced that the launch of the PSLV-C56 carrying Singapore’s DS-SAR satellite will take place on July 30.
Prepare for an awe-inspiring sight as the PSLV-C56, carrying not only the DS-SAR satellite but also six co-passengers, prepares to soar majestically from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at the stroke of 6:30 a.m. on the chosen date, July 30.
ISRO has designed the PSLV-C56 in its core-alone mode, which closely resembles the configuration of the C55. The primary objective is to launch the DS-SAR, a satellite weighing a remarkable 360 kg, into a Near-equatorial Orbit (NEO) at an inclination of 5 degrees and an altitude of 535 km.
An intriguing aspect of this venture is the collaborative effort between DSTA, representing the Government of Singapore, and ST Engineering. Their partnership has resulted in the development of the DS-SAR satellite, destined to cater to the satellite imagery needs of various agencies within Singapore's Government. The applications are diverse, as ST Engineering aims to utilize it for multi-modal and highly responsive imagery, along with offering geospatial services to their esteemed commercial clientele.
A significant factor contributing to the DS-SAR's potential lies in its Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) payload, skillfully crafted by the prestigious Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). The technology allows the DS-SAR to function seamlessly in all weather conditions, providing day and night coverage at an impressive resolution of 1m with full polarimetry capabilities.
Excitingly, New Space India Limited (NSIL) has taken the reins in procuring the PSLV-C56 for the momentous deployment of the DS-SAR satellite.
Not too long ago, on April 19, ISRO had yet another milestone achievement when they successfully launched two satellites, TeLEOS-2 and Lumelite-4, both belonging to Singapore and aboard the PSLV. As the anticipation builds, let's take a glimpse at the diverse set of co-passengers embarking on this ambitious mission:
VELOX-AM, a 23 kg technology demonstration microsatellite.
ARCADE Atmospheric Coupling and Dynamics Explorer (ARCADE), an experimental satellite.
SCOOB-II, a 3U nanosatellite carrying a technology demonstrator payload. NuLIoN by NuSpace, an advanced 3U nanosatellite aiming to revolutionize IoT connectivity in urban and remote locations.
Galassia-2, a 3U nanosatellite that will gracefully orbit at low earth orbit.
ORB-12 STRIDER, a satellite born from a harmonious international collaboration.
ISRO, with the PSLV-C56 mission, continues to captivate the world with its relentless pursuit of space exploration, following the successful launch of the Chandrayaan-3 mission on July 14. This ambitious project promises to embrace the complexity of space, create captivating bursts of knowledge, and leave us guessing in wonder at the mysteries of the universe.
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