IRS-P2

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IRS-P2
NamesIndian Remote Sensing satellite-P2
Mission type Earth observation
Operator ISRO
COSPAR ID 1994-068A OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
SATCAT no. 23323
Website https://www.isro.gov.in/
Mission duration3 years (planned)
3 years (achieved)
Spacecraft properties
SpacecraftIRS-P2
Bus IRS-1A [1]
Manufacturer Indian Space Research Organisation
Launch mass804 kg (1,773 lb)
Dry mass724 kg (1,596 lb)
Power510 watts
Start of mission
Launch date15 October 1994. 05:05 UTC
Rocket Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle PSLV-D2
Launch site Satish Dhawan Space Centre, First Launch Pad (FLP)
Contractor Indian Space Research Organisation
Entered service7 November 1994
End of mission
Deactivated15 September 1997 [2]
Orbital parameters
Reference system Geocentric orbit [3]
Regime Sun-synchronous orbit
Perigee altitude 804 km (500 mi)
Apogee altitude 881 km (547 mi)
Inclination 98.68°
Period 98.7 minutes
Instruments
Linear Imaging Self-Scanning Sensor-2M (LISS-2M)
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IRS-P2 was an Earth observation satellite launched under the National Natural Resources Management System (NNRMS) programme undertaken by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The objectives of the mission were to provide spaceborne capability to India in observing and managing natural resources and utilizing them in a productive manner. [ clarification needed ] The satellite carried imaging multi-spectral radiometers on board for radio sensing of the resources.

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History

The satellite was designed, developed and tested in just one and a half years. [4] IRS-P2 is one of the satellites in the Indian Remote Sensing Programme of Earth Observation satellites, assembled, launched and maintained by the Indian Space Research Organisation. [5] The satellite was controlled by ISRO Telemetry Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) in Bangalore, Lucknow and Mauritius. The National Remote Sensing Agency (NRSC), Hyderabad received the first signal from IRS-P2, 98 minutes after the launch. The IRS-P2 was declared operational from 7 November 1994 after certain orbital manoeuvres and started its 3-year-long observation mission. [6] [7] The letter "P" indicates that the satellite was to be launched aboard a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). [5]

Instrument

IRS-P2 carried an instrument, the Linear Imaging Self-Scanning Sensor-2M (LISS-2M), [2] two solid state push broom cameras operating using Charge-coupled device (CCD) and were capable of providing imagery in four spectral bands in the visible and near-infrared range with 32 m (105 ft) resolution. [8] [9]

Mission

IRS-P2 completed its mission successfully on 15 September 1997 after a duration of 3 years. [10]

The images was marketed through a private company in the United States. [11] The data transmitted from the satellite was gathered from National Remote Sensing Centre, Hyderabad and EOSAT, a partnership of Hughes Aircraft and RCA. [12]

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