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ROHINI 2 (12491)
COSPAR: 1981-051A | Alt Name: Rohini RS-D-1
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 31, 1981
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
SLV
Launch Vehicle
SLV-3
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
12491
International Designator
1981-051A
Decay Date
6/8/1981
Basic Satellite Info
Name
ROHINI 2
Alternative Name
Rohini RS-D-1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ISRO
Country
India
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
ROHINI 2, also known as Rohini RS-D-1, is an Indian satellite designated by NORAD CAT ID 12491 and OBJECT ID 1981-051A. It was launched on May 31, 1981, from SRILR launch site using the SLV-3 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.7 meters in length, a diameter of 0.6 meters, and a span of 0.7 meters. With a dry mass and launch mass both at 40 kilograms, ROHINI 2 was designed for technology demonstration and earth observation purposes. Its power system includes solar cells and batteries. Manufactured by ISAC and owned by ISRO, the satellite operated with two distinct lifetimes: 9 days (#D1) and 1.5 years (#D2). The spacecraft has a polyhedral shape and was equipped for its mission through technology demonstration and earth observation capabilities.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.7
Diameter
0.6
Span
0.7
Dry Mass
40
Launch Mass
40
Shape
Poly
Radar Cross Section
1
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Rohini RS-D-1
Purpose
Technology, earth observation
Mission
Technology, earth observation
Manufacturer
ISAC
Life Expectancy
9 days (#D1); 1.5 years (#D2)
Bus
RS
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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