EOS 02
EOS-02 (formerly known as Microsat-2A) is a planned Indian Earth observation microsatellite being developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation as a test payload for the maiden launch of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV).[1] EOS-02 is based on Microsat-TD.
| Names | EOS-02/ Microsat-2A |
|---|---|
| Mission type | Earth observation |
| Operator | ISRO |
| Website | https://www.isro.gov.in/ |
| Mission duration | 10 months (planned) |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Spacecraft | EOS-02 |
| Manufacturer | ISRO |
| Launch mass | 142 Kg |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | May 2022 (planned) |
| Rocket | Small Satellite Launch Vehicle |
| Launch site | Satish Dhawan Space Centre, First launch Pad (FLP) |
| Contractor | ISRO |
It is intended to be used for cartographic applications at a cadastral level, urban and rural management, coastal land use and regulation, utilities mapping, development and various other GIS applications. The satellite carries two payload: a mid-wavelength and a long-wavelength infared camera with a 6m resolution.[2]
Launch
EOS-02 will be launched on Small Satellite Launch Vehicle's maiden flight SSLV-D1 in July 2022.[3][4]
References
- "India's GISAT-1, Microsat 2-A, GSAT-12R, RISAT-2BR2 satellites ready for launch, says senior ISRO official". DNA India. Retrieved 2022-02-14.
- "Annual Report 2019-20 (English)". www.isro.gov.in. Retrieved 2022-02-15.
- "Maiden flight of Isro's new SSLV likely by end of 2021: Minister". Hindustan Times. 2021-07-30. Retrieved 2022-02-15.
- "Ground testing of Solid Booster Stage (SS1) for Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) - ISRO". www.isro.gov.in. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
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