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IRNSS-1H & PSLV R/B (42928)
COSPAR: 2017-051A | Alt Name: IRNSS-R1H
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 31, 2017
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
SLP
Launch Vehicle
PSLV-XL
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
42928
International Designator
2017-051A
Decay Date
3/2/2019
Basic Satellite Info
Name
IRNSS-1H & PSLV R/B
Alternative Name
IRNSS-R1H
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ISRO
Country
India
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite IRNSS-1H & PSLV R/B (OBJECT_ID: 2017-051A) was launched on August 31, 2017, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre using a PSLV-XL launch vehicle. It operates under the ownership of ISRO and has a configuration known as I-1K (I-1000) Bus, manufactured by ISAC in India. The satellite's dimensions include a length of 1.6 meters, diameter of 1.5 meters, and a span of 10 meters. Its dry mass is 598 kg with an initial launch mass of 1425 kg. Equipped for navigation purposes, it features a navigation payload, CDMA ranging payload, and laser retro-reflector. Power is provided by two deployable solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's operational lifetime is projected to be 12 years.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.6
Diameter
1.5
Span
10
Dry Mass
598
Launch Mass
1425
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
IRNSS-1H
Purpose
Navigation
Mission
Navigation
Manufacturer
ISAC
Life Expectancy
12 years
Bus
I1K
Configuration
I-1K (I-1000) Bus
Motor
ISRO LAM
Equipment
Navigation payload, CDMA ranging payload, laser retro-reflector
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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