PADSatish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad
SITESatish Dhawan Space Centre, India →ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
MISSION OVERVIEW
Technology Experiment Satellite (TES) is Indian remote sensing and photo-reconnaissance satellite. The 1108 kg satellite carries a one-meter resolution panchromatic camera is an experimental satellite to demonstrate and validate, in orbit, technologies that could be used in the future satellites of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It was successfully placed in 572 km Sun-synchronous orbit on 22 October 2001 using the PSLV-C3. The PSLV-C3 also injected two more satellites: PROBA, a Belgian satellite and BIRD, a German satellite.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
PSLVMISSION
TES
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
LAUNCH SITE
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, IndiaCOUNTRY
IND
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 521480e0-44cc-4a35-95be-eb8f9ffb6a9e
Reported date: Oct 22, 2001 at 04:53 UTC
Last synced: 6 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — PSLV →
MANUFACTURER
Indian Space Research Organization
FLIGHTS
12
SUCCESSES
10
SUCCESS RATE
83.3%
The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) is an expendable medium-lift launch vehicle designed and operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It was developed to allow India to launch its Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) satellites into sun-synchronous orbits, a service that was, until the advent of the PSLV in 1993, commercially available only from Russia. PSLV can also launch small size satellites into Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO).
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the PSLV | TES launch?
The PSLV | TES is scheduled for Monday, October 22, 2001 at 4:53 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for TES?
The PSLV | TES mission uses the PSLV rocket, manufactured by Indian Space Research Organization. The PSLV has flown 12 times with a 83.3% success rate.
Where is the PSLV | TES launching from?
The launch takes place from Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India.
What orbit is TES going to?
The TES mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching TES?
The PSLV | TES is operated by Indian Space Research Organization.
Can I watch the PSLV | TES launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
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Launch date set: Oct 22, 2001 at 04:53 UTC
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Mission Profile
TES was a PSLV mission operated by Indian Space Research Organization that lifted off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India on October 22, 2001. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. The launch was a success.