ISRO to launch PSLV-C54 with Oceansat-3, 8 nano satellites on November 26
- ByStartupStory | November 21, 2022
Isro is preparing to launch its PSLV-C54-EOS06 mission, which will carry the Oceansat-3 satellite for ocean observation as well as eight nano-satellites, including one developed by Bhutanese scientists, from the Indian spaceport at 11.56 a.m. on November 26. This mission will take place days after the launch of India’s first privately-built rocket from Sriharikota.
The eight nano-satellites include ones created by Indian companies, including the Thybolt-1 and Thybolt-2 satellites from Hyderabad-based firm Dhruva Space and India’s first private earth imaging satellite, “Anand,” created by Bengaluru-based space business Pixxel. One of the eight nanosatellites that will accompany Isro’s main cargo, Oceansat-3 are the four Astrocast satellites from Spaceflight US that are intended for Switzerland.
The third ocean observation satellite in the Oceansat program from Isro is called Oceansat-3. It is a multi-sensor observation satellite that is anticipated to be in operation until 2027 with the goal of collecting information on ocean surface temperature, ocean color, and wind vectors. Part of the Bhutan space program backed by Isro to advance India’s space diplomacy is BhutanSat (also known as INS-2B). In order to boost its communication and broadcasting sectors, India had already established an earth station in Bhutan to assist it in downlinking and tracking satellite signals.
Space startup Pixxel India has planned a vast constellation of earth-imaging satellites that would continuously monitor every part of the world and beam high-resolution imagery and other data that can be used for a variety of applications related to climate change, agriculture, and urban planning. “Anand” is the first of the series of satellites to be launched for the Firefly constellation program. The PSLV-C54 is the 56th mission of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle.
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