Falcon 9 Completes GPS III Constellation for Space Force | KeepTrack X Report
SpaceX's Falcon 9 delivered GPS III SV-10 at 0653 UTC, capping Lockheed Martin's 10-satellite series as SpaceX eyes a $60B AI coding acquisition pre-IPO.
CHANDRAYAAN-1 (33405)
COSPAR: 2008-052A | Alt Name: Chandrayaan-1
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
October 22, 2008
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
SLP
Launch Vehicle
PSLV-XL
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
33405
International Designator
2008-052A
Epoch
Fri, 31 Oct 2008 23:58:54 GMT
Apogee
Calculating...
Perigee
Calculating...
Inclination
18.08°
Right Ascension
351.82°
Eccentricity
Calculating...
Argument of Perigee
173.11°
Period
8472.12 min
Mean Motion
0.17 rev/day
Latitude
Calculating...
Longitude
Calculating...
Altitude
Calculating...
Velocity
Calculating...
Polar Plot
3D Visualization
Basic Satellite Info
Name
CHANDRAYAAN-1
Alternative Name
Chandrayaan-1
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
ISRO
Country
India
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 33405U 08052A 08304.99924557 -.00001620 00000-0 00000+0 0 9994
2 33405 018.0795 351.8234 9494907 173.1090 116.9936 00.16996926 09
Source: Celestrak
Summary
CHANDRAYAAN-1, also known as Chandrayaan-1, is an Indian lunar orbiter satellite launched by ISRO on October 22, 2008, from Sriharikota Launch Range using the PSLV-XL launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 1.5 meters in length and diameter with a span of 2 meters and has a dry mass of 496 kilograms. Its mission was to orbit the Moon for two years. CHANDRAYAAN-1 is powered by deployable solar arrays and batteries, and it was designed as a box-shaped satellite with additional equipment attached. The satellite was equipped with AOCS (Attitude and Orbit Control System) for maneuvering in its lunar orbit.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.5
Diameter
1.5
Span
2
Dry Mass
496
Launch Mass
1351
Shape
Box + Pan
Radar Cross Section
4.1449
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Chandrayaan-1
Purpose
Lunar orbiter
Mission
Lunar orbiter
Manufacturer
ISRO
Life Expectancy
2 years
Bus
IRS
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
AOCS
Equipment
see above
Power System
Deployable solar array, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
Start Azimuth
Max Elevation
Stop Azimuth
Time Until
Pass Duration
Satellite Articles
View All Posts »Learn more about satellites and other related topics.
Space Brief 29 May 2025
Today's brief covers a Japanese military satellite launch, new GPS satellite orders by the Space Force, and a Moog propulsion system contract, among other notable developments.
25 Starlinks Lofted from Vandenberg in Latest West Coast Push | KeepTrack X Report
SpaceX launched 25 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg SFB on March 8, growing a constellation now totaling 9,924 active orbital nodes.
Space Brief 7 Apr 2025
Today's highlights include new ESA Euclid data, upcoming Blue Origin flight, and multiple Starlink launches, delivering fresh satellite tracking opportunities.
Tesla-SpaceX 2027 Merger Predicted by Wall Street | KeepTrack X Report
Wall Street analyst Dan Ives predicts a Tesla-SpaceX merger by 2027, while a quantum magnetometer launches March 30 on Falcon 9 rideshare.
X Report 18 Jun 2025
SpaceX successfully launched 28 Starlink satellites while preparing for the upcoming Ax-4 mission to the ISS. Significant progress continues in their ongoing space endeavors.
Space Force Orders 14 GPS 3F Satellites for $514M | KeepTrack Space Brief
Space Force awards Lockheed Martin $514M for two additional GPS 3F satellites, bringing total orders to 14. New satellites add anti-jam features and upgraded civilian signals.
X Report 25 Feb 2025
SpaceX has completed the investigation into Starship Flight 7, announcing causes ahead of the next planned launch, while numerous missions are lined up for launch this week.