INS-1A & 1B

Launch data: Type  INS-1A  INS-1B NORAD ID  41949  41954 Designation  17008B  17008G Launch date  15 Feb 2017 - 03:58 UT Launch site  Sriharikota, FLP Launch vehicle  PSLV-XL Mission  Gov: Earth observation LEO Earth orbit: Perigee / Apogee  496 x 508 km  496 x 507 km Eccentricity  8,73E-04  8,73E-04 Inclination   97.5°   97.5° Period  94.6 min  94.6 min Decay

Spacecraft data:

Description:

• Each of the INS 1 satellites has a weight of 10 kg including a payload mass of 5 kg. The mission life is expected to be six months to one year. These missions serve to evaluate the INS bus as a versatile and modular Nano satellite bus system envisioned for future science and experimental payloads.

External links:

• Satellite tracking: Real time satellite tracking INS-1A
• Satellite tracking: Real time satellite tracking INS-1B