ISRO NEW SINGAPORE MISSION LAUNCH
Imagery from the Earth Observation Satellite (EOS), created by ST Engineering, will be available for the management of haze and the monitoring of hotspots.
The 750-kg satellite is created by ST Engineering
Earth Observation Satellite (EOS-06) was deployed by PSLV during its most recent mission.
A Singaporean satellite has previously been launched from India.
By the Science Desk of India Today: The launch of a client satellite into a planetary orbit is the next major mission of the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro). TeLEOS-2 will be the 55th mission that the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), the workhorse of Isro, has launched.
The Singaporean Investigation used an Earth observation satellite that was designed to gather all-weather, 24-hour satellite images.
The 750-kilogram satellite, created by ST Engineering, will deliver imagery that may be utilised for a variety of purposes, including aviation accident search and rescue operations, hotspot monitoring, and haze control.
- Indian Space History
India has a rich history in space exploration, beginning with its first successful satellite launch in 1975. Here are some key milestones in Indian space history:
1975: India’s first satellite, Aryabhata, is launched by the Soviet Union from their Cosmodrome.
1983: India’s first manned space mission, called Project Mercury, is announced but ultimately cancelled due to technical and financial reasons.
1983: India launches its second satellite, Rohini.
1988: India launches its third satellite, INSAT-1B, which marks the beginning of the country’s satellite-based telecommunications system.
1993: India launches the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), which becomes a reliable workhorse for launching satellites into orbit.
2008: India’s first lunar mission, Chandrayaan-1, is launched, and it discovers evidence of water on the moon’s surface.
2013: India launches its first Mars mission, Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM), which successfully reaches the Red Planet and enters orbit.
2017: India launches 104 satellites in a single mission, setting a world record for the most satellites launched in one go.
2019: India tests an anti-satellite missile, becoming only the fourth country in the world to do so.
India’s space program has continued to grow and develop over the years, with plans for future missions including a manned space mission and a second Mars mission.
- What Is PSLV?
The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) is a launch vehicle designed and operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The PSLV is primarily used for launching satellites into Low Earth Orbit (LEO), but it has also been used to launch spacecraft to other planets such as Mars and the Moon. In this article, we will discuss the design, history, and capabilities of the PSLV.
Design
The PSLV is a four-stage rocket that stands at 44 meters tall and weighs around 320 tonnes. The first stage of the PSLV uses solid rocket motors that burn for around 110 seconds and provide a thrust of around 4800 kN. The second stage uses liquid propellant engines that burn for around 150 seconds and provide a thrust of around 800 kN. The third stage uses a liquid propellant engine that burns for around 120 seconds and provides a thrust of around 240 kN. The fourth and final stage uses a liquid propellant engine that burns for around 150 seconds and provides a thrust of around 7 kN.
The PSLV also has a number of auxiliary systems that help it to perform its mission. These include guidance and navigation systems, telemetry and tracking systems, and a separation mechanism for deploying satellites into orbit.
History
The PSLV was first launched in 1993, and since then it has become one of the most reliable launch vehicles in the world. As of 2021, the PSLV has launched over 50 missions, with a success rate of over 95%. The PSLV has been used to launch a variety of satellites, including communication, remote sensing, and scientific satellites.
One of the most notable missions of the PSLV was the Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM), which was launched in 2013. The MOM was the first Indian spacecraft to travel to another planet, and it successfully entered Mars orbit in 2014. The MOM mission was a significant achievement for the Indian space program, as it demonstrated the country’s ability to undertake interplanetary missions.
- WHEN WILL PSLVC-55 BE RELEASED?
On April 22, the PSLV C-55 mission is slated to lift out from Sriharikota’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre. At 14:19, a rocket carrying a Singaporean spacecraft will blast out towards low Earth orbit.
A Singaporean satellite has launched from India before. The PSLVC-53 mission put three Singaporean satellites into orbit in June 2022. The spacecraft was carrying three satellites: the 155 kilogramme NeuSAR satellite, the Scoob-1 satellite from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, and the DS-EO satellite.
The DS-EO satellite was equipped with an electro-optic, multispectral payload with 0.5 m resolution imaging capability. With the SCOOB-I, the Satellite Research Centre (SaRC) of the NTU School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering in Singapore launched the Student Satellite Series (S3-I), a hands-on student training initiative.
