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INS-1C (43116)
COSPAR: 2018-004F | Alt Name: INS-1C
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 12, 2018
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
FLP
Launch Vehicle
PSLV-XL
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43116
International Designator
2018-004F
Decay Date
11/14/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
INS-1C
Alternative Name
INS-1C
Type
Unknown
Status
Decayed
Owner
ISRO
Country
India
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
Apologies, there is no summary for this satellite yet. I am working to generate these for every object in the catalog, but it is going to take time.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.245
Diameter
0.217
Span
0.7
Dry Mass
11
Launch Mass
11
Shape
Box+ 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
INS-1C
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
ISRO
Life Expectancy
6 months
Bus
ISAC
Configuration
INS-1 bus
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
MMX-TD
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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