IRS-P1
| Mission type |
Earth Observation Remote Sensing |
|---|---|
| Operator | ISRO |
| Mission duration | Failed to orbit |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Bus | I-1K |
| Manufacturer | ISRO |
| Launch mass | 846 kilograms (1,865 lb) |
| Power | 415 watts |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | September 20, 1993 |
| Rocket | PSLV D1 |
| Launch site | Sriharikota FLP |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric |
| Epoch | Planned |
IRS-P1 or IRS-1E was an experimental earth observation mission undertaken by ISRO. The objectives of the mission was to develop the earth imagery using the instruments carried on board. Unfortunately, due to malfunctioned last stage of the rocket, the satellite deviated from its path and plunged into the sea.[1]
History
IRS-P1 was a follow up mission of the satellite IRS-1A to develop the indigenous capability in the field of remote sensing. The satellite was to take up missions in the area of ground water exploration, land use, forest and flood mapping.[2] The letter 'P' in the Indian Remote Sensing series of Earth Observation satellites indicates the satellite to be launched aboard on the PSLV.[3] It was launched on September 20, 1993.[4]
Payloads
IRS-P1 carried two payloads:
- LISS-I (Linear Imaging Self-Scanning System)
- MEOSS (Monocular Electro-Optical Stereo Scanner)[5]
Mission Result
IRS-P1 mission was a failure as PSLV-D1 develops malfunctioning in its last stage and failed to launch the satellite into its desired orbit.
See also
References
- ↑ "IRS-P1 Satellite (Indigenously Launched (P) Series)". Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. Retrieved March 11, 2013.
- ↑ "Program: IRS". World Space stamp catalog. October 7, 2005. Retrieved March 11, 2013.
- ↑ "IRS-P3". Earthnet Online. Retrieved 2013-02-02.
- ↑ "IRS-1E". Indian Space Research Organisation. Retrieved March 11, 2013.
- ↑ "IRS (Indian Remote Sensing Satellites) - Overview and early LEO Program of ISRO". eoPortal.org. Retrieved March 11, 2013.
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