PSLV-DL | Amazonia 1 & 18 others
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Launch Window
Feb. 28, 2021, 4:54 a.m. - Feb. 28, 2021, 4:54 a.m.
Instantaneous launch window.
Feb. 28, 2021, 4:54 a.m. - Feb. 28, 2021, 4:54 a.m.
Amazonia 1 is a Brazilian optical Earth observation satellite of the National Institute for Space Research (INPE). This satellite will further strengthen the existing structure by providing remote sensing data to users for monitoring deforestation in the Amazon region and analysis of diversified agriculture across the Brazilian territory. The 18 co-passenger satellites include four from IN-SPACe (three UNITYsats from consortium of three Indian academic institutes and One Satish Dhawan Sat from Space Kidz India) and 14 from NSIL.
Launch is set go according to NOTAM: YMMM F0502/21
Updating exact launch time.
Feb. 28 04:54 UTC
NET February 22nd
PSLV-DL variant has only two strapons boosters with 12 tonne propellant load on them. PSLV-C44 on 24 January 2019 was the first flight to use PSLV-DL variant of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the space agency of the Government of India headquartered in the city of Bangalore. Its vision is to "harness space technology for national development while pursuing space science research and planetary exploration."
INFO WIKI
India launched its first mission of the year late Saturday, sending Brazil’s Amazonia-1 Earth observation satellite and 18 smaller payloads into orbit.
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