IRS-1E
| Mission type | Earth Observation Remote Sensing |
|---|---|
| Operator | ISRO |
| Mission duration | Failed to orbit |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Bus | I-1K |
| Manufacturer | ISRO |
| Launch mass | 846 kilograms (1,865 lb) |
| Power | 415 watts |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | September 20, 1993 |
| Rocket | PSLV-D1 |
| Launch site | Sriharikota FLP |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric |
| Epoch | Planned |
IRS-P1 or IRS-1E was an experimental earth observation mission undertaken by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The objective of the mission was to develop earth imagery using instruments carried on board. Due to a malfunction in the last stage of the rocket, the satellite deviated from its path and plunged into the sea.[1]
History
IRS-P1 was a follow-up mission to the satellite IRS-1A, to develop India's capability in the field of remote sensing. The satellite was to take up missions in the area of ground-water exploration, land use, forest and flood mapping.[2] The letter 'P' in the Indian Remote Sensing series of Earth Observation satellites indicates that the satellite was to be launched aboard a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV).[3] It was launched on September 20, 1993.[4]
Payloads
IRS-P1 carried two payloads:
- LISS-I (Linear Imaging Self-Scanning System)
- MEOSS (Monocular Electro-Optical Stereo Scanner)[5]
Mission Result
IRS-P1 mission was a failure, as the last stage of the PSLV-D1 malfunctioned, so failed to launch the satellite into its desired orbit.
See also
References
- ^ "IRS-P1 Satellite (Indigenously Launched (P) Series)". Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. Retrieved March 11, 2013.
- ^ "Program: IRS". World Space stamp catalog. October 7, 2005. Retrieved March 11, 2013.
- ^ "IRS-P3". Earthnet Online. Retrieved 2013-02-02.
- ^ "IRS-1E". Indian Space Research Organisation. Retrieved March 11, 2013.
- ^ "IRS (Indian Remote Sensing Satellites) - Overview and early LEO Program of ISRO". eoPortal.org. Retrieved March 11, 2013.