ISRO will launch seven Singaporean satellites on the PSLV-C56 rocket
PSLV-C56/DS-SAR mission (Photo: ISRO/Twitter)
Using its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has scheduled the launch of seven Singaporean satellites on July 30.
From the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, the PSLV-C56 will launch, transporting the DS-SAR satellite and six co-passengers to a Near-equatorial Orbit (NEO).
The PSLV-C56 rocket's main payload will consist of the DS-SAR satellite from Singapore, with a weight of around 360 kg. Accompanying it on the mission will be six co-passenger satellites: VELOX-AM, ARCADE, and SCOOB-II from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; NuLIoN from NuSpace Pte Ltd, Singapore; Galassia-2 from the National University of Singapore, and ORB-12 STRIDER from Aliena Pte. Ltd., Singapore.
ISRO also mentioned that VELOX-AM is a 23 kg technology demonstration microsatellite. The ARCADE satellite stands for Atmospheric Coupling and Dynamics Explorer, serving as an experimental satellite. SCOOB-II, a 3U nanosatellite, carries a technology demonstrator payload. Additionally, NuLIoN, developed by NuSpace, is an advanced 3U nanosatellite that enables seamless IoT connectivity in both urban and remote areas. Galassia-2, another 3U nanosatellite, will be positioned in low Earth orbit. Lastly, the ORB-12 STRIDER satellite is a result of international collaboration.
These satellites will be launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, India, and are set to be deployed into a Near-equatorial Orbit (NEO) on the scheduled launch date of July 30.
ISRO confirmed that the PSLV-C56 rocket will be in its core-alone mode, it will not have any additional strap-on motors to provide extra thrust during the initial flight stage.
The PSLV-C56 rocket will launch the DS-SAR satellite into a Near-equatorial Orbit (NEO) with an inclination of 5 degrees and an altitude of 535 km.
The DS-SAR satellite is the result of a collaborative partnership between DSTA (representing the government of Singapore) and ST Engineering.
Upon deployment and activation, the DS-SAR satellite will serve the purpose of fulfilling the satellite imagery needs of different agencies within the government of Singapore.
ST Engineering will utilize the DS-SAR satellite to provide multi-modal and highly responsive imagery and geospatial services for their commercial customers.
The DS-SAR satellite is equipped with an advanced Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) payload, skillfully developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).
DS-SAR can provide day and night coverage in all weather conditions, while capable of high-resolution imaging at one meter with full polarization.
In the coming years, ISRO has an impressive lineup of ambitious missions. This includes the launch of the Anwesha satellite and XPoSAT (X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite) using the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV). Moreover, there are plans to launch the Radar Imaging Satellite- RISAT-1B, as well as deploy INSAT-3DS and two IDRSS (Indian Data Relay Satellite System) satellites, all using the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV).
India's space agency continues to make remarkable progress in the field of space exploration, with its ambitious missions and unwavering commitment to advancing space technology, setting the stage for even greater achievements in the future.
🇮🇳PSLV-C56🚀/🇸🇬DS-SAR satellite 🛰️ Mission:
— ISRO (@isro) July 24, 2023
The launch is scheduled for
📅 July 30, 2023
⏲️ 06:30 Hrs. IST
🚩First launch pad SDSC-SHAR, Sriharikota. @NSIL_India has procured PSLV-C56 to deploy the DS-SAR satellite from DSTA & ST Engineering, Singapore
and 6 co-passenger… pic.twitter.com/q42eR9txT7
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