ISRO is set to launch the Singaporean Earth Observation Satellite TeLEOS-02. This will be the 57th launch of PSLV after Chandrayaan-1, Mangalyaan, AstroSat & others.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will carry out yet another commercial launch, on April 22, 2023.
The Singaporean Earth Observation satellite TeLEOS-02 will be launched on board the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV).
This article aims to give you a complete insight into this launch, including the satellite specifications, launch details, and ISRO’s increasing share in the commercial market.
TeLEOS-02: The Earth Observation Satellite
TeLEOS-02 is a 750kg Earth Observation satellite equipped with synthetic aperture radar capable of providing data in 1-meter resolution.
The satellite, which arrived in India in February, is set to be launched on April 22 on board PSLV.
PSLV C-55 Launch Details
The launch will take place at 2.19 pm on April 22 from the first launch pad at the country’s only spaceport Sriharikota.
PSLV is one of ISRO’s most reliable vehicles, with a track record of launching hundreds of satellites with only three failures or partial failures since 1993.
This will be the 57th launch of PSLV, which has carried some of India’s most important missions, such as Chandrayaan-1, Mangalyaan, and AstroSat.
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ISRO’s Commercial Mission
This will be the third launch of the year for ISRO, with all three using different launch vehicles.
The first launch took place in February when the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) deployed three satellites and was declared operational by the space agency.
The second launch took place in March when India’s heaviest LVM3 launched 36 OneWeb satellites in a purely commercial mission.
With another commercial mission underway, the space agency is reinforcing the government’s plan to increase India’s share in the commercial market, increasing it from the current 2 percent.
ISRO’s commercial arm, NewSpace India Limited, is also preparing for its next mission, which is likely to take place by the end of March.
ISRO’s New Integration Facility
The PSLV C-55 mission will be assembled in a new Integration facility that has been developed at the spaceport.
This new facility will help ISRO to streamline its operations and launch missions more efficiently.
Conclusion: ISRO’s PSLV C-55 Mission
ISRO’s upcoming commercial launch of the Singaporean Earth Observation satellite TeLEOS-02 is a significant step towards increasing India’s share in the commercial market.
With its reliable PSLV launch vehicle and new integration facility, ISRO is poised to achieve great success in the future.
FAQs
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What is the Singaporean Earth Observation satellite TeLEOS-02?
TeLEOS-02 is a 750kg Earth Observation satellite equipped with synthetic aperture radar capable of providing data in 1-meter resolution.
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When will the TeLEOS-02 launch take place?
The TeLEOS-02 launch will take place on April 22, 2023, at 2.19 pm from the first launch pad at Sriharikota.
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Which launch vehicle will be used for the TeLEOS-02 launch?
The TeLEOS-02 satellite will be launched on board the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV).
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ISRO currently holds a 2% share in the commercial market, but the government aims to increase this share in the future.
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How many launches has the PSLV had, and what is its reliability record?
The PSLV has had 57 launches and has proven to be one of ISRO’s most reliable vehicles, with only three failures or partial failures since 1993.
