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Cartosat-2F

Indian Earth observation satellite. Cartosat-2F was launched on January 12, 2018 aboard a PSLV-XL from Sriharikota. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit.

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Identity

Name in GCAT
Cartosat-2 Series Satellite
Common name
Cartosat-2F
Payload designation
Cartosat-2ER
International designator
2018-004A
NORAD catalog number
43111
GCAT identifier
S43111
UN registration
ST/SG/SER.E/889

Mission

Mission type
Optical imaging
Use
Defense
Program
Cartosat
Owner
ISRO
Country
India
Builder
Indian Space Research Organization
Platform (bus)
IRS-2

Launch

Date
January 12, 2018 · 03:59 UTC
Launch record
2018-004Success
Rocket
PSLV-XL
Spaceport
Sriharikota · pad FLP

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
LLEO/S
Perigee
495 km
Apogee
510 km
Inclination
97.56°
Status
In orbit
Last known active
February 2023

Size

Mass
712 kg
Dry mass
639 kg
Length
3.5 m
Diameter
2.00 m
Span
8.0 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q48733702 (CC0).