SOLAR SYSTEM

Detailed explanation-1: -Cartosat-2A was launched by PSLV-C9 on 28 April 2008 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota along with 9 other satellites. It is a dedicated satellite for the Indian Armed Forces which is in the process of establishing an Aerospace Command.

Detailed explanation-2: -CARTOSAT – 2A is the thirteenth satellite in the Indian Remote Sensing Satellite series (IRS). It is a sophisticated and rugged remote sensing satellite that can provide scene specific spot imagery. This satellite carried a Panchromatic Camera (PAN).

Detailed explanation-3: -CARTOSAT–1 is the first Indian Remote Sensing Satellite capable of providing in-orbit stereo images. The images were used for Cartographic applications meeting the global requirements. Cameras of this satellite have a resolution of 2.5m (can distinguish a small car).

Detailed explanation-4: -CartoSat-2B was launched on July 12, 2010 on a PSLV launcher (PSLV-C15 flight). The launch site was the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota space station in southern India.