IRS-1C (23751)

COSPAR: 1995-072A | Alt Name: IRS-1C

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 28, 1995

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

LC31

Launch Vehicle

Molniya 8K78M

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

23751

International Designator

1995-072A

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:30:36 GMT

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Inclination

99.02°

Right Ascension

204.52°

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Argument of Perigee

87.71°

Period

101.15 min

Mean Motion

14.24 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

IRS-1C

Alternative Name

IRS-1C

Type

Payload

Status

Non-operational

Owner

ISRO

Country

India

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 23751U 95072A   26185.02125671  .00000108  00000-0  68030-4 0  9997

2 23751  99.0209 204.5196 0000961  87.7051 272.4237 14.23572781583968

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Summary

IRS-1C is an Earth observation satellite with the NORAD identification number 23751 and object ID 1995-072A. Launched on December 28, 1995, from TYMSC (LC31) using a Molniya 8K78M launch vehicle, it was designed by ISRO and has an operational mission to observe Earth. The satellite measures 1.6 meters in length with a diameter of 1.1 meters and a span of 12 meters, featuring a box shape with two pans. Equipped with LISS-III, WiFS, and PAN equipment for observation purposes, it weighs 1350 kg at launch and has a dry mass of 1250 kg. Its power is supplied by two deployable solar arrays and batteries. The satellite achieved an operational lifetime of 12 years, significantly exceeding its designed lifespan of three years.

Physical Characteristics

Length

1.6

Diameter

1.1

Span

Dry Mass

1250

Launch Mass

1350

Shape

Box + 2 Pan

Radar Cross Section

4.225

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

IRS-1C

Purpose

Earth observation

Mission

Earth observation

Manufacturer

ISRO

Life Expectancy

3 years (design); 12 years (achieved)

Bus

IRS

Configuration

IRS-1 Bus

Motor

AOCS

Equipment

LISS-III, WiFS, PAN

Power System

2 deployable solar arrays, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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