PSLV-D2 was the second mission of the PSLV program by Indian Space Research Organisation. The vehicle carried IRS-P2 satellite which was deployed in the Sun-synchronous Low Earth orbit.[1][2][3][4]

PSLV-D2
Model of the PSLV rocket
Mission typeDeployment of one satellite.
OperatorISRO
WebsiteISRO website
Spacecraft properties
SpacecraftPolar Satellite Launch Vehicle
Spacecraft typeLaunch vehicle
ManufacturerISRO
Launch mass295,000 kilograms (650,000 lb)
Payload mass804 kilograms (1,773 lb)
Start of mission
Launch date05:05:00, October 15, 1994 (1994-10-15T05:05:00) (IST)
RocketPSLV
Launch siteSriharikota Launching Range
ContractorISRO
End of mission
DisposalPlaced in graveyard orbit
Deactivated15 October 1994
Orbital parameters
RegimeSun-synchronous Low Earth orbit
Payload
IRS-P2
← PSLV-D1
PSLV-D3 →

Launch

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PSLV-D2 was launched at 5:05 a.m. IST on 15 October 1994 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (then called "Sriharikota Launching Range"). The vehicle successfully achieved orbit, placing the IRS-P2 satellite in an 820 km Sun-synchronous orbit.[1][2][3][4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "PSLV-D2". Indian Space Research Organisation website. Retrieved 23 Jun 2016.
  2. ^ a b "PSLV Launch Vehicle". spaceflight101.com. Retrieved 23 Jun 2016.
  3. ^ a b "PSLV". spacelaunchreport.com. Archived from the original on January 4, 2013. Retrieved 23 Jun 2016.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  4. ^ a b "ISRO Timeline". Indian Space Research Organisation website. Retrieved 23 Jun 2016.