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INS-2TD (51658)
COSPAR: 2022-013C | Alt Name: INS-2TD
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 14, 2022
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
FLP
Launch Vehicle
PSLV-XL
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51658
International Designator
2022-013C
Decay Date
11/13/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
INS-2TD
Alternative Name
INS-2TD
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ISRO
Country
India
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
INS-2TD, also known as 2022-013C and designated NORAD CAT ID 51658, is a technology and earth observation satellite launched by ISRO on February 14, 2022, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre using a PSLV-XL launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 0.2 meters in diameter, and 0.7 meters in span, with a dry mass of 17.5 kg, matching its launch mass. INS-2TD is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power generation and operates on the INS-1 bus configuration. The satellite was manufactured by ISAC and has a mission duration of approximately six months. Its primary purpose is to conduct technology demonstrations and earth observation missions.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.2
Span
0.7
Dry Mass
17.5
Launch Mass
17.5
Shape
Box+ 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
INS-2TD
Purpose
Technology, earth observation
Mission
Technology, earth observation
Manufacturer
ISAC
Life Expectancy
6 months
Bus
INS-2
Configuration
INS-1 bus
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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