PSLV XL | Resourcesat-2A

Launch information

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Mission description

Resourcesat-2A is a remote sensing satellite, third in the program of the same name. It is intended to provide data continuity for users as a follow on mission to Resourcesat-2.

Launch status

Launch status information for space mission ‘PSLV XL | Resourcesat-2A’.

Launch image PSLV XL | Resourcesat-2A

Success

Status: Launch Successful

Class: normal

Launch T0: Dec. 7, 2016, 4:54 a.m.

Timezone: Asia/Kolkata

Launch authority

Details about the the rocket, its target orbit and the launch pad location.

Mission

Resourcesat-2A (SSO)

Launcher

Indian Space Research Organization

Rocket

PSLV-XL

Location

Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India

Pad

Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad

Type

Earth Science

Orbit

Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO)

Satellites on-board

Satellites on-board the space mission ‘PSLV XL | Resourcesat-2A’ are identified by cross checking database entries for launches and satellites. Results could be inaccurate from time to time.

Number Name Orbit Inclination Country/Organization Status
41877 RESOURCESAT 2A SSO 98.61 INDIA In-orbit

Launch statistics

Tracking key statistics for space mission ‘PSLV XL | Resourcesat-2A’, classified in stats relative to the specific mission launch year or to all-time values.

Orbital Launch

#5596

To this date

Location Launch

#57

To this date

Pad Launch

#37

To this date

Agency Launch

#53

To this date

Orbital Launch

#77

Year 2016

Location Launch

#7

Year 2016

Pad Launch

#6

Year 2016

Agency Launch

#7

Year 2016

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