IRNSS-1D is a satellite in the Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System (IRNSS) constellation. The satellite is the fourth of seven in the constellation, launched after IRNSS-1A, IRNSS-1B and IRNSS-1C. The satellite is the only satellite in the constellation slated to provide navigational services to the region. The satellite will be placed in geosynchronous orbit.[4] It was launched successfully on 28 March 2015 onboard ISRO's PSLV-C27 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.[5][6][7]
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| Mission type | Navigation |
|---|---|
| Operator | ISRO |
| COSPAR ID | 2015-018A |
| SATCAT no. | 40547 |
| Website | http://www.isro.gov.in/Spacecraft/irnss-1d |
| Mission duration | 12 years |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Spacecraft | IRNSS-1D |
| Bus | I-1K |
| Manufacturer | ISRO Satellite Centre Space Applications Centre |
| Launch mass | 1,425 kilograms (3,142 lb) |
| Dry mass | 598 kilograms (1,318 lb) |
| Power | 1,660 W |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 11:49:00, March 28, 2015 (UTC)[1] |
| Rocket | PSLV-XL C27[2] |
| Launch site | Satish Dhawan SLP[1] |
| Contractor | ISRO |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric |
| Regime | Geosynchronous |
| Longitude | 111.75° East |
| Perigee altitude | 35,750.0 km (22,214.0 mi)[3] |
| Apogee altitude | 35,884.1 km (22,297.3 mi)[3] |
| Inclination | 30.43 degrees[3] |
| Period | 1436.1 minutes[3] |
| Epoch | 5 May 2015, 20:43:00 UTC[3] |
Satellite
editThe satellite will help in augmenting the satellite based navigation system of India which is currently under development. The navigational system so developed will be a regional one targeted towards South Asia. The satellite will provide navigation, tracking and mapping services.[8]
IRNSS-1D satellite has two payloads: a navigation payload and CDMA ranging payload in addition with a laser retro-reflector. The payload generates navigation signals at L5 and S-band. The design of the payload makes the IRNSS system inter-operable and compatible with Global Positioning System (GPS) and Galileo.[4] The satellite is powered by two solar arrays, which generate power up to 1,660 watts, and has a life-time of ten years.
Cost
editThe total cost of the mission was estimated at ₹14 billion.[9]
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b Graham, William (28 March 2015). "PSLV launches with IRNSS-1D to open India's 2015 campaign". NASASpaceflight.com. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
- ^ "PSLV-C27/IRNSS-1D Mission". ISRO. Archived from the original on 25 February 2015. Retrieved 2 March 2015.
- ^ a b c d e "IRNSS 1D Satellite details 2015-018A NORAD 40547". N2YO. 10 May 2015. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
- ^ a b "IRNSS". space.skyrocket.de. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
- ^ "India's Fourth Navigational Satellite IRNSS-1D Launched From Sriharikota".
- ^ "ISRO puts India's Navigation satellite IRNSS 1B into orbit". IANS. news.biharprabha.com. Retrieved 4 April 2014.
- ^ "IRNSS 1-D launch put off". India. thehindu.com. 4 March 2015. Retrieved 4 March 2015.
- ^ "ISRO: After GSLV launch, PSLV C24 with IRNSS-1B likely in March". India. 5 January 2014. Retrieved 6 January 2014.
- ^ Dennis S. Jesudasan (March 2015). "Countdown to IRNSS 1D on March 7". The Hindu. Retrieved 28 March 2015.