WHO launched INSAT-1A?

The first satellite in the series was the INSAT-1A which was launched by NASA. It was built by Ford Aerospace, an American company.

What is the purpose of INSAT-1A?

Insat-1 was a multi-purpose satellite system to provide two high power TV broadcast and twelve telecommunications national coverage transponders, in addition to also providing meteorological services.

Which was first INSAT made by ISRO?

INSAT system The Indian National Satellite (INSAT) system was commissioned with the launch of INSAT-1B in August 1983 (INSAT-1A, the first satellite was launched in April 1982 but could not fulfil the mission).

In which year did ISRO launch INSAT?

India’s Weather Satellite INSAT-3D, carrying advanced weather monitoring payloads, was launched successfully in the early hours of today (July 26, 2013) by Ariane-5 (VA214) launch vehicle from Kourou, French Guiana.

Where the space Programme began in India?

Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station
Indian Space Programme began at Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station (TERLS) located at Thumba near Thiruvanathapuram.

When did INSAT-4A launched?

December 21, 2005INSAT-4A / Launch date

Launch. INSAT-4A was launched by an Ariane 5, produced by Arianespace, on 22 Dec 2005 at 4.22 am IST from Kourou, French Guiana. It was placed into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO), 30 minutes after lift-off in 3-axis stabilized mode, with a perigee of 859 km and an apogee of 36,055 km.

When did Chandrayaan-1 launch?

October 22, 2008Chandrayaan-1 / Fly date
Chandrayaan was launched aboard PSLV C-11 on October 22, 2008, which was an XL variant of ISRO’s PSLV, one of world’s most reliable launchers. PSLV was later used to launch the Mars Orbiter Mission in 2013.

When did Chandrayaan 2 launched?

July 22, 2019Chandrayaan-2 / Fly date
India’s second mission to the Moon, Chandrayaan-2 was launched on 22nd July 2019 from Satish Dhawan Space Center, Sriharikota. The Orbiter which was injected into a lunar orbit on 2nd Sept 2019, carries 8 experiments to address many open questions on lunar science.

What happened to the INSAT 1A satellite?

Following a series of failures, the satellite was abandoned in September 1982, less than 6 months into a seven-year mission. Built by Ford Aerospace and operated by the Indian National Satellite System, INSAT-1A was based upon a custom satellite bus developed for the INSAT -1 series.

What was the purpose of Insat 1?

Insat-1 was a multi-purpose satellite system to provide two high power TV broadcast and twelve telecommunications national coverage transponders, in addition to also providing meteorological services. The Insat-1A was launched by a Delta in April 1982 but was abandoned in September 1983 when its attitude control propellant was exhausted.

When was the first INSAT-1B launched?

When Insat-1B was launched on 30 August 1983, it almost suffered the same fate as the Insat-1A. It was not until mid-September that Ford and Indian controllers succeeded in deploying its solar array. By then it had been stationed at 74°E in place of Insat-1A. Full operational capability was achieved in October 1983.

What is the weight of INSAT 1A?

Built by Ford Aerospace and operated by the Indian National Satellite System, INSAT-1A was based upon a custom satellite bus developed for the INSAT -1 series. It had a mass at launch of 1,152 kilograms (2,540 lb), and was expected to operate for 7 years.