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IRS-P4

IRS-P4 - ISRO Satellite

Series: IRS Series

The IRS-P4 (OCEANSAT) is the first satellite that was primarily built by ISRO for ocean applications. It was placed in Polar Sun Synchronous orbit of 720 km from SHAR Centre, Sriharikota, India on May 26, 1999. This mission was carried out in PSLV-C2 launch vehicle and has a mass of 1050 Kg.

IRS-P4 Mission Information

Mission Details

NameIRS-P4
ApplicationIRS-P4 (OCEANSAT) is the first satellite primarily built for Ocean applications. This satellite carries Ocean Colour Monitor (OCM) and a Multi - frequency Scanning Microwave Radiometer (MSMR) for oceanographic studies
Launch DateMay 26, 1999
Launch SiteSHAR Centre, Sriharikota, India
Launch VehiclePSLV - C2
Mission Life11 Years and 2 Months

Satellite Details

TypeSatellite
Mass1050 Kg

Space Organization Details

OrganizationISRO
ContinentAsia
CountryIndia
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