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Indian Space Research OrganizationPSLV
KALPANA-1
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VehiclePSLV
OrbitGeostationary Orbit
PadSatish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad
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Mission
Kalpana-1 was the first dedicated meteorological satellite launched by Indian Space Research Organisation using Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle on 12 September 2002. The satellite is three-axis stabilized and is powered by solar panels, getting up to 550 watts (0.74 hp) of power. The METSAT bus was used as the basis for the Chandrayaan lunar orbiter mission of 2008.
Quick facts
VehiclePSLV
OrbitGeostationary Orbit
PadSatish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad
SiteSatish Dhawan Space Centre, India
WindowSep 12, 10:23:40 UTC→Sep 12, 10:23:40 UTC
Vehicle
FamilyPSLV