List of Earth Observation Satellites

Boomi Nathan
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Launch DateLaunch MassLaunch VehicleOrbit TypeApplicationRemarks
HysISNov 29, 2018PSLV-C43 / HysIS MissionSSPOEarth Observation
Cartosat-2 Series SatelliteJan 12, 2018710 KgPSLV-C40/Cartosat-2 Series Satellite MissionSSPOEarth Observation
Cartosat-2 Series SatelliteJun 23, 2017712 kgPSLV-C38 / Cartosat-2 Series SatelliteSSPOEarth Observation
Cartosat -2 Series SatelliteFeb 15, 2017714 kgPSLV-C37 / Cartosat -2 Series SatelliteSSPOEarth Observation
RESOURCESAT-2ADec 07, 20161235 kgPSLV-C36 / RESOURCESAT-2ASSPOEarth Observation
SCATSAT-1Sep 26, 2016371 kgPSLV-C35 / SCATSAT-1SSPOClimate & Environment
INSAT-3DRSep 08, 20162211 kgGSLV-F05 / INSAT-3DRGSOClimate & Environment, Disaster Management System
CARTOSAT-2 Series SatelliteJun 22, 2016737.5 kgPSLV-C34 / CARTOSAT-2 Series SatelliteSSPOEarth Observation
INSAT-3DJul 26, 20132060 KgAriane-5 VA-214GSOClimate & Environment, Disaster Management System
SARALFeb 25, 2013407 kgPSLV-C20/SARALSSPOClimate & Environment, Earth Observation
RISAT-1Apr 26, 20121858 kgPSLV-C19/RISAT-1SSPOEarth Observation
Megha-TropiquesOct 12, 20111000 kgPSLV-C18/Megha-TropiquesSSPOClimate & Environment, Earth Observation
RESOURCESAT-2Apr 20, 20111206 kgPSLV-C16/RESOURCESAT-2SSPOEarth Observation
CARTOSAT-2BJul 12, 2010694 kgPSLV-C15/CARTOSAT-2BSSPOEarth Observation
Oceansat-2Sep 23, 2009960 kgPSLV-C14 / OCEANSAT-2SSPOClimate & Environment, Earth Observation
RISAT-2Apr 20, 2009300 kgPSLV-C12 / RISAT-2SSPOEarth Observation
CARTOSAT – 2AApr 28, 2008690 KgPSLV-C9 / CARTOSAT – 2ASSPOEarth Observation
IMS-1Apr 28, 200883 kgPSLV-C9 / CARTOSAT – 2ASSPOEarth Observation
CARTOSAT-2Jan 10, 2007650 kgPSLV-C7 / CARTOSAT-2 / SRE-1SSPOEarth Observation
CARTOSAT-1May 05, 20051560 kgPSLV-C6/CARTOSAT-1/HAMSATSSPOEarth Observation
IRS-P6 / RESOURCESAT-1Oct 17, 20031360 kgPSLV-C5 /RESOURCESAT-1SSPOEarth Observation
The Technology Experiment Satellite (TES)Oct 22, 2001PSLV-C3 / TESSSPOEarth Observation
Oceansat(IRS-P4)May 26, 19991050 kgPSLV-C2/IRS-P4SSPOEarth Observation
IRS-1DSep 29, 19971250kgPSLV-C1 / IRS-1DSSPOEarth Observation
IRS-P3Mar 21, 1996920 kgPSLV-D3 / IRS-P3SSPOEarth Observation
IRS-1CDec 28, 19951250 kgMolniyaSSPOEarth Observation
IRS-P2Oct 15, 1994804 kgPSLV-D2SSPOEarth Observation
IRS-1ESep 20, 1993846 kgPSLV-D1LEOEarth ObservationLaunch Unsuccessful
IRS-1BAug 29, 1991975 kgVostokSSPOEarth Observation
SROSS-2Jul 13, 1988150 kgASLV-D2Earth Observation, ExperimentalLaunch Unsuccessful
IRS-1AMar 17, 1988975 kgVostokSSPOEarth Observation
Rohini Satellite RS-D2Apr 17, 198341.5 kgSLV-3LEOEarth Observation
Bhaskara-IINov 20, 1981444 kgC-1 IntercosmosLEOEarth Observation, Experimental
Rohini Satellite RS-D1May 31, 198138 kgSLV-3D1LEOEarth Observation
Bhaskara-IJun 07, 1979442 kgC-1IntercosmosLEOEarth Observation, Experimental
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