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RISAT-2B (44233)
COSPAR: 2019-028A | Alt Name: RISAT-2B
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 22, 2019
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
FLP
Launch Vehicle
PSLV
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44233
International Designator
2019-028A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:21:25 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
37.00°
Right Ascension
252.55°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
189.36°
Period
95.89 min
Mean Motion
15.02 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
RISAT-2B
Alternative Name
RISAT-2B
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
ISRO
Country
India
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 44233U 19028A 26185.30654468 .00003673 00000-0 28262-3 0 9996
2 44233 36.9966 252.5509 0004791 189.3574 170.7080 15.01761763390409
Source: Celestrak
Summary
RISAT-2B is an Earth observation radar satellite launched by ISRO on May 22, 2019, from Satish Dhawan Space Centre using a PSLV launch vehicle. It measures 1 meter in length with a diameter of 0.5 meters and spans up to 3 meters when its solar panels are extended. The spacecraft has a dry mass and launch mass of 615 kilograms each and is powered by solar arrays and batteries. RISAT-2B is equipped with X-SAR equipment for radar imaging purposes and is designed to operate for five years in space. Its shape consists of a hexagonal cylinder with two panels and a dish antenna, intended for Earth observation missions under the ownership and operation of ISRO.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1
Diameter
0.5
Span
3
Dry Mass
615
Launch Mass
615
Shape
Hex Cyl + 2 Pan + Dish
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
RISAT-2B
Purpose
Earth observation, radar
Mission
Earth observation, radar
Manufacturer
ISRO
Life Expectancy
5 years
Bus
TechSar
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
X-SAR
Power System
Solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
Start Azimuth
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