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INS-1B (41954)
COSPAR: 2017-008G | Alt Name: INS-1B
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 15, 2017
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
FLP
Launch Vehicle
PSLV-XL
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
41954
International Designator
2017-008G
Decay Date
10/11/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
INS-1B
Alternative Name
INS-1B
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ISRO
Country
India
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
INS-1B is a technology satellite launched by ISRO on February 15, 2017, from Sriharikota using PSLV-XL as the launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.51 meters in length, 0.246 meters in diameter, and a span of 0.67 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 9.7 kilograms and was also its launch mass. INS-1B is powered by solar cells and batteries and equipped with an EELA system and Origami camera. It operates on the INS-1 bus configuration and has a box shape with two panels, designed to last for six months. The satellite's reflectivity (RCS) is 0.121 square meters, and it was owned and operated by ISRO for technology demonstration purposes.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.51
Diameter
0.246
Span
0.67
Dry Mass
9.7
Launch Mass
9.7
Shape
Box+ 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
0.121
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
INS-1B
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
ISRO
Life Expectancy
6 months
Bus
ISAC
Configuration
INS-1 bus
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
EELA, Origami camera
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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