CARTOSAT-1
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| Organization | ISRO |
|---|---|
| Mission Type | Earth observation |
| Satellite of | Earth |
| Launch | May 5, 2005 on PSLV-C6 |
| Launch site | Sriharikota |
| Mission duration | 6 years |
| Mass | 1,560 kg (launch) |
| Webpage | http://isro.org/Cartosat/ |
| Orbital elements | |
| Semimajor Axis | 6999.14 km |
| Eccentricity | 0.000075 |
| Inclination | 97.90 degrees |
| Orbital Period | 97.12 minutes |
| Right ascension of the ascending node | 66.12 degrees |
| Argument of perigee | 224.75 degrees |
| Instruments | |
| Stereoscopic cameras | Twin 2.5 m resolution panchromatic cameras |
CARTOSAT I is a stereoscopic Earth observation satellite in a sun-synchronous orbit. The satellite was built, launched and maintained by the Indian Space Research Organisation. Weighing around 1560 kg at launch, its applications will mainly be towards cartography in India. It was launched by the PSLV on 5 May 2005 from the newly built second launch pad at Sriharikota. Images from the satellite will be available from GeoEye for worldwide distribution.
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