IRS-2 Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The IRS-2 bus accounts for 8 cataloged objects, of which 7 are in orbit and 7 are active. 1 have reentered. Most are built by ISRO. The largest operator on this bus is Indian Space Research Organisation. The first launched in 2007, the most recent in 2019.
7
In orbit
7
Active
8
Total launched
1
Reentered
IRS-2 launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged IRS-2 satellites.
| Manufacturer | ISRO |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Earth observation |
| Launch mass | 712 kg |
| Dry mass | 600 kg |
| Length | 2 m |
| Diameter | 2 m |
| Span | 6 m |
| Shape | Hex Cyl + 2 Pan |
| Power | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Propulsion | AOCS |
| Design life | 5 years |
| Equipment | Panchromatic Camera (PAN) (all); Multispectra camera (#2C, D, E) |
| Typical orbit | 95 min period, 97° inclination |
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IN 8
IRS-2 satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARTOSAT-3 Cartosat-3 | 44804 | 2019-081A | ISRO | Nov 27, 2019 | 95 min, 97.4° | Active | ◉ |
| CARTOSAT-2F Cartosat-2 Series Satellite | 43111 | 2018-004A | ISRO | Jan 12, 2018 | 95 min, 97.5° | Active | ◉ |
| CARTOSAT-2E Cartosat-2 Series Satellite | 42767 | 2017-036C | ISRO | Jun 23, 2017 | 95 min, 97.4° | Active | ◉ |
| CARTOSAT-2D Cartosat-2 Series Satellite | 41948 | 2017-008A | ISRO | Feb 15, 2017 | 95 min, 97.4° | Active | ◉ |
| CARTOSAT-2C Cartosat-2 Series Satellite | 41599 | 2016-040A | ISRO | Jun 22, 2016 | 95 min, 97.4° | Active | ◉ |
| CARTOSAT-2B Cartosat 2B | 36795 | 2010-035A | ISRO | Jul 12, 2010 | 97 min, 98.0° | Active | ◉ |
| CARTOSAT-2A Cartosat 2A | 32783 | 2008-021A | ISRO | Apr 28, 2008 | 97 min, 97.8° | Active | ◉ |
| CARTOSAT-2 (IRS-P7) Cartosat-2 | 29710 | 2007-001B | ISRO | Jan 10, 2007 | 87 min, 97.9° | Reentered | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many IRS-2 satellites are there?
The catalog lists 8 objects built on the IRS-2 bus. 7 are in orbit and 1 have reentered.
How many IRS-2 satellites are in orbit?
7 IRS-2 objects are currently in orbit, of which 7 carry an active status.
Who builds the IRS-2 bus?
The IRS-2 bus is most commonly built by ISRO.
When did the first IRS-2 satellite launch?
The first cataloged IRS-2 satellite launched in 2007, and the most recent in 2019.