BHASKARA 2 (12968)

COSPAR: 1981-115A | Alt Name: Bhaskara 2

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 20, 1981

Launch Site

KYMSC

Launch Pad

LC107/2

Launch Vehicle

Kosmos 11K65M

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

12968

International Designator

1981-115A

Decay Date

11/30/1991

Basic Satellite Info

Name

BHASKARA 2

Alternative Name

Bhaskara 2

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

ISRO

Country

India

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

BHASKARA 2, also known as Bhaskara 2, is an Earth observation and technology satellite launched by ISRO on November 20, 1981, from the Kymyr Space Center (KYMSC) using a Kosmos 11K65M launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 1.7 meters in length, with a diameter of 1.6 meters and a span of 1.7 meters, and has a dry mass of 425 kilograms. It was equipped with SEO B payload for Earth observation purposes and is powered by solar cells and batteries. BHASKARA 2 is shaped as a polyhedron with an RCS (Reflectivity Coefficient Surface) value of 2.5023. The satellite's mission and ownership belong to ISRO, focusing on both Earth observation and technology advancement.

Physical Characteristics

Length

1.7

Diameter

1.6

Span

1.7

Dry Mass

425

Launch Mass

425

Shape

Poly

Radar Cross Section

2.5023

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

SEO B

Purpose

Earth observation, technology

Mission

Earth observation, technology

Manufacturer

ISRO

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

ISS SEO

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Solar cells, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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