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MEGHA-TROPIQUES (37838)
COSPAR: 2011-058A | Alt Name: Megha-Tropiques
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 12, 2011
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
FLP
Launch Vehicle
PSLV
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
37838
International Designator
2011-058A
Decay Date
3/7/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
MEGHA-TROPIQUES
Alternative Name
Megha-Tropiques
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ISRO/CNES
Country
India
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
MEGHA-TROPIQUES (also known as Megha-Tropiques) is an Earth science satellite launched on October 12, 2011, from the Sriharikota Range (SRILR), using a PSLV launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 1.6 meters in length and has a diameter of 1.1 meters with a span of 12 meters. It was manufactured by ISAC and is owned by ISRO/CNES. MEGHA-TROPIQUES operates on the IRS Bus configuration, equipped with MADRAS, SAPHIR, and SCARAB equipment. The satellite has a dry mass of 950 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 1,000 kilograms. Its power system includes two deployable solar arrays and batteries. The mission's purpose is to conduct Earth science research using its payload named Megha-Tropiques, contributing significantly to the understanding of tropical weather systems.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.6
Diameter
1.1
Span
12
Dry Mass
950
Launch Mass
1000
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
4.8139
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Megha-Tropiques
Purpose
Earth Science
Mission
Earth Science
Manufacturer
ISAC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
IRS
Configuration
IRS Bus
Motor
AOCS
Equipment
MADRAS, SAPHIR, SCARAB
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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