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PSLV | Cartosat 2A
Indian Space Research OrganizationLaunch Successful

Cartosat 2A

PSLV-CA

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LAUNCH SITESatish Dhawan Space Centre, India

Mission

Indian Earth observation satellite. Launched alongside 9 nanosatellites.

Launch vehicle
PSLV-CA
Mission type
Earth Science
Destination orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Launch pad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad
Provider
Indian Space Research Organization

The vehicle

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PSLV-CA
Launch vehicle

PSLV-CA

The PSLV-CA, CA meaning "Core Alone", model premiered on 23 April 2007. The CA model does not include the six strap-on boosters used by the PSLV standard variant. The fourth stage of the CA variant has 400 kg less propellant when compared to its standard version. It currently has capability to launch 1,100 kg to a 622 km Sun synchronous orbit.

Height
44 m
Diameter
2.8 m
Stages
4
Recorded launches
18
First flight
2007-04-23

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Launch site & orbit

Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India

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