IRS-P1

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 Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The objective of the mission was to develop earth imagery using instruments carried on board. Due to a malfunction in the 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 to the satellite IRS-1A, to develop India's 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 that the satellite was to be launched aboard a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV).[3] It was launched on September 20, 1993.[4]

Payloads

IRS-P1 carried two payloads:

Mission Result

IRS-P1 mission was a failure, as the last stage of the PSLV-D1 malfunctioned, so failed to launch the satellite into its desired orbit.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "IRS-P1 Satellite (Indigenously Launched (P) Series)". Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. Retrieved March 11, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Program: IRS". World Space stamp catalog. October 7, 2005. Retrieved March 11, 2013.
  3. ↑ "IRS-P3". Earthnet Online. Retrieved 2013-02-02.
  4. ↑ "IRS-1E". Indian Space Research Organisation. Retrieved March 11, 2013.
  5. ↑ "IRS (Indian Remote Sensing Satellites) - Overview and early LEO Program of ISRO". eoPortal.org. Retrieved March 11, 2013.

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