CARTOSAT-2 Satellite, ISRO

Cartosat-2 is an advanced remote sensing satellite; weighting around 680 kg was launched successfully by PSLV-C7 on January 10, 2007 from SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota. 

MissionRemote Sensing
Weight650 Kg
Onboard Orbit900 Watts
Stabilization3 - axis body stabilised using high torque reaction wheels, magnetic torquers and thrusters
PayloadsPanchromatic Camera
Launch date10 January 2007
Launch siteSHAR Centre Sriharikota India
Launch vehiclePSLV- C7
OrbitPolar Sun Synchronous
Mission life5 years

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