IRS-1A
| Mission type | Earth Observation Remote Sensing |
|---|---|
| Operator | ISRO |
| Mission duration | 8 years, 4 months |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Bus | I-1K |
| Manufacturer | ISRO |
| Launch mass | 975 kilograms (2,150 lb) |
| Power | 600 watts |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | March 17, 1988, 06:43 UTC |
| Rocket | Vostok-2M |
| Launch site | Baikonur 31/6 |
| End of mission | |
| Deactivated | July 1996 |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric |
| Regime | Low Earth |
IRS-1A was the first remote sensing mission undertaken by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). It was a part-operational, part-experimental mission to develop Indian expertise in satellite imagery.
IRS-1A was the first remote sensing mission undertaken by ISRO to provide imagery for various land-based applications. The mission's long-term objective was to develop indigenous remote sensing capability.
IRS-1A carried two 'Linear Imaging Self-Scanning System' cameras, LISS-I and LISS-II, with a spatial resolution of 72.5 metres (238 ft) and 36 m respectively.
IRS-1A successfully completed its mission in July 1996 after operating for 8 years, 4 months.
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