SRMSAT

Spacecraft n°:

Indian spacecraft n°: 64

Launch data: Designation  37841 / 11058D Launch date  12 Oct 2011 - 05:31 UT Launch site  Sriharikota, FLP Launch vehicle  PSLV-CA Mission  Civil: Technology, earth observation LEO Earth orbit: Perigee / Apogee  850 x 868 km Eccentricity  1,24E-03 Inclination  19.97 deg Period  102.12 min

Spacecraft data: Prime manufacturer  SRM University in Chennai Platform   Operator  SRM University Mass at launch  10 kg Dry Mass   kg Basic shape   Dimension (m)   Equipment   Solar array  Solar cells Stabilization   Propulsion  None DC power   Design lifetime  1 yr - still active

SRMSAT (Credit: ISRO)

Description:

• SRMSAT (Sri Ramaswamy Memorial Satellite) is a microsat developed by the SRM University. Its purpose is to provide hands on experience to the students and the faculty of SRM University, to develop a 10 kg satellite, to monitor greenhouse gases and to develop a "Nano Satellite Bus" for future missions.
• SRMSAT, from SRM University in Chennai, is a 10 kg satellite for greenhouse gas monitoring.