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Last updated on: 22-Jun-2016
SATHYABAMASAT
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| A nano satellite | Developed by Sathyabama University, Chennai, under the technical guidance and support from ISRO |
| Mission objectives |
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| Payload |
Argus 1000 multispectral IR grating type spectrometer Spectral range: 900 nm - 1700 nm Swath and spatial Resolution: 1.5 km |
| Structure |
2U Cubesat Satellite dimensions: 100 mm x 100 mm x 227 mm (accuracy: ± 0.1 mm) Satellite mass : 1.591 kg |
| Attitude control system |
Stabilization detection using a 3-axis MEMS Gyroscope Air core magnetic torquers - 3Nos. Sun Sensors- 6 Nos. Pointing accuracy: <= ±8o Drift rate: <= 1o/s |
| Onboard computer |
32-bit Microcontroller 2MB Static RAM, 4MB Data Storage 4MB Code Storage, 8MB Serial Flash |
| House-keeping Sensors |
Voltage sensors - 4 Nos. Current Sensors - 5 Nos. Temperature sensor - 6 Nos. |
| RF Communication |
Amateur band Two deployable dipole antennas with Beacon |
| Battery | 1800 mAh Li-ion cells |
| Solar Array |
Body mounted Triple-junction solar cells Power generation: 4.2W |
| Thermal management | Passive thermal control system |
| Altitude/Orbit | Approximately 509 km, Polar |
| Inclination | 97.41o |
| Launch Date | June 22, 2016 |
| Launch Vehicle | PSLV- C34 |
| Launch site | SHAR Centre, Sriharikota, India |