TSAT-1A

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TSAT-1A
Operator TASL
Spacecraft properties
Manufacturer TASL, Satellogic
Launch mass50kg
Start of mission
Launch date7 April 2024 23:16 GMT
Rocket Falcon 9
Launch site LC-39A Kennedy Space Center
Contractor SpaceX

TSAT-1A is an sub-metre resolution earth observation satellite built by TATA Advanced Systems Limited in collaboration with Satellogic. It was launched on the SpaceX Falcon 9 Bandwagon-1 mission on April 7, 2024 from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is India's first military-grade geospatial satellite built entirely by the private sector. [1] [2]

In November 2023, TASL and Satellogic formed a partnership to develop and integrate an advanced earth observation satellite. [3] TSAT-1A is a sub-meter resolution Earth observation satellite that orbits in low-earth orbit. It will provide military-grade imagery with a resolution of less than one meter per pixel. TASL built the satellite at its Vemagal facility in Karnataka.

Once operational, TSAT-1A is expected to cater primarily to the government and armed forces, offering high-resolution military-grade imagery. The company will also target commercial customers. TASL intends to produce up to 25 low earth orbit satellites annually. [4] [5]

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