ISRO's PSLV-C55 successfully places 2 Singapore satellites into orbit
- IBEF
- April 24, 2023
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) reported that two Singapore satellites were successfully launched by the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle into their assigned orbit. The satellites are part of a deal secured by NewSpace India Ltd, ISRO's commercial arm.
The 44.4-meter-tall rocket lifted off majestically from the first launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre here, approximately 135 kilometres from Chennai, at the end of a 22.5-hour countdown.
PSLV placed both satellites into the intended orbit, according to ISRO Chief Mr. S Somanath. He also stated that “The PSLV in its 57th mission has once again demonstrated its high reliability and suitability for commercial missions of such class”.
TeLEOS-2's Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) payload would be used to support satellite imagery requirements of various Government of Singapore agencies, whereas Lumelite-4 is an advanced 12U satellite developed to enhance Singapore's e-navigation maritime safety and benefit the global shipping community.
The PSLV C55 mission has been adopted using the 'integrate, transfer, and launch' approach, utilising the PSLV integration facility in Sriharikota. It is also ISRO's 16th flight using the PSLV Core Alone configuration.
Saturday's mission followed the December 2015 successful launch of the TeLEOS-1 satellite in a PSLV-C29 rocket together with five other Singapore satellites.
Disclaimer: This information has been collected through secondary research and IBEF is not responsible for any errors in the same.
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