Oceansat-2

Oceansat-2 - ISRO Satellite

Series: IRS Series

Oceansat-2 Satellite was launched by ISRO on Sept. 23, 2009 from  Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, India. The mission was carried out in PSLV-C14 launch vehicle and has a mass of 960 Kg. The primary objective of Oceansat-2 is to provide continuity of oceanographic services to monitor ocean color, sea surface temperature, and wind vector data. It is designed to support applications in fisheries, coastal zone management, and weather forecasting. Oceansat-2 has successfully provided continuous oceanographic data since its launch, significantly contributing to various applications, including fisheries, coastal management, and climate studies.

Oceansat-2 Mission Information

Mission Details

NameOceansat-2
ApplicationProvides continuity of operational services of Oceansat-1(IRS-P4) with enhanced application potential
Launch DateSeptember 23, 2009
Launch SiteSHAR Centre, Sriharikota, India
Launch VehiclePSLV-C14
Mission Life5 Years

Satellite Details

TypeSatellite
Mass960 Kg

Space Organization Details

OrganizationISRO
ContinentAsia
CountryIndia

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