Cartosat-1 Cartosat-1 was launched by
PSLV-C6 on 5 May 2005 from
Satish Dhawan Space Centre's
SLP at
Sriharikota. Images from the satellite are available from
GeoEye for worldwide distribution. The satellite covers the entire globe in 1867 orbits on a 126-day cycle. It carries two state-of-the-art
panchromatic (PAN) cameras that take black and white stereoscopic pictures of the earth in the visible region of the
electromagnetic spectrum. The two cameras with 2.5 m spatial resolution, acquire two images simultaneously, one forward looking (FORE) at +26 degrees and one aft of the satellite at −5 degrees for near instantaneous stereo data. The time difference between the acquisitions of the same scene by the two cameras is about 52 seconds. The satellite can be steered up to 45 degrees along as well as across the track. Cartosat-2 is an advanced remote sensing satellite capable of providing scene-specific spot imagery. The data from the satellite is used for detailed mapping and other cartographic applications at cad-astral level, urban and rural infrastructure development and management, as well as applications in Land Information System (LIS) and Geographical Information System (GIS).
Cartosat-2A Cartosat-2A was launched by
PSLV-C9 on 28 April 2008 from
Satish Dhawan Space Centre in
Sriharikota along with nine other satellites. It is a dedicated satellite for the
Indian Armed Forces which is in the process of establishing an
Aerospace Command. The satellite carries a
panchromatic (PAN)
camera capable of taking
black-and-white pictures in the visible region of
electromagnetic spectrum. The highly agile Cartosat-2A can be steered up to 45 degrees along as well as across the direction of its movement to facilitate imaging of any area more frequently.
Cartosat-2B Cartosat-2B was launched by
PSLV-C15 on 12 July 2010 from
Sriharikota. The satellite carries a
panchromatic (PAN)
camera capable of taking
black-and-white pictures in the visible region of
electromagnetic spectrum. The highly agile CARTOSAT-2B can be steered up to 26 degrees along as well as across the direction of its movement to facilitate imaging of any area more frequently.
Cartosat-2C Cartosat-2C has a lower resolution of 25 cm (10"). It uses 1.2 m optics with 60% of weight removal compared to Cartosat-2. Other features include the use of adaptive optics, acousto optical devices, in-orbit focusing using MEMs and large area-light weight mirrors. The satellite was to be launched on board PSLV C-34 during 2014, but was delayed and finally launched on 22 June 2016. Its uses include weather mapping, cartography, and strategic applications.
Cartosat-2D Cartosat-2D was launched by
PSLV-C37 on 15 February 2017 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre.
Cartosat-2E Cartosat-2E was launched by PSLV-C38 on 23 June 2017. The PSLV-C38 rocket launched the 712 kg satellite along with 30 other nano satellites.
Cartosat-2F Cartosat-2F was launched successfully by
PSLV-C40 on 12 January 2018. The PSLV-C40 rocket launched the 710 kg satellite, the seventh of the Cartosat-2 series, along with 30 other nano satellites from India, Canada, Finland, France, Republic of Korea, UK and the USA.
Cartosat-3 Cartosat-3 was launched on 27 November 2019 by
PSLV-C47 rocket along with 13 other cubesats from USA. It has a panchromatic resolution of 0.25 metres making it the imaging satellite with highest resolution and Mx of 1 metre with a high quality resolution which is a major improvement from the previous payloads in the Cartosat series. == Launch Schedule ==