SathyabamaSat

SathyabamaSat
Mission type Student Satellite
Operator ISRO
Mission duration 5 years
Spacecraft properties
Bus PSLV-C34
Manufacturer ISRO
Dry mass 1.5 kg
Start of mission
Launch date June 22, 2016
Rocket PSLV
Launch site Satish Dhawan SLP
Orbital parameters
Reference system Geocentric
Regime Low Earth
Perigee 502.9 km
Apogee 525.2 km
Inclination 97.5 degrees

SathyabamaSat is a micro experimental satellite developed by students and faculty of Sathyabama University, Chennai to collect data on greenhouse gases (Water vapor, Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide, Methane and Hydrogen fluoride).[1] It was launched along with the Cartosat-2C satellite atop PSLV-C34. It was launched on June 22nd, 2016.

History

The development of SathyabamaSat was initiated in 2009 when ISRO and Sathyabama University signed an MoU to support the design, development and launch of the satellite. Initially, a space technology centre was established to carry out preliminary studies about the project including advanced research in rocketry, satellites and space applications, the project was carried out with the assistance of ISRO scientists. As per the University, the objective of project was to provide development experience of compact space systems to students.[2]

Payloads

The satellite uses ARGUS 1000 IR spectrometer to measure the densities of the green house gases over the region in which it moves.[3] The satellite delivers the data to the On-Board Computer (OBC) for transmission, when it crosses the radio window of ground station, which is being built in Sathyabama University premises, Chennai, India.[4]

Launch

The satellite was launched as a piggyback atop Cartosat-2C using PSLV-C34 on June 22, 2016.

References

  1. "SATHYABAMASAT". Indian Space Research Organisation. Jun 22, 2016. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
  2. MADHAVAN, T. (May 3, 2016). "'Sathyabamasat' to be launched next month". Chennai. The Hindu. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
  3. "SathyabamaSat (SB Sat)". Retrieved November 1, 2016.
  4. "SATHYABAMASAT". Retrieved November 1, 2016.

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