Mission
Earth Science · Direct-GEO
Kalpana-1 was the first dedicated meteorological satellite launched by Indian Space Research Organisation using Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle on 12 September 2002. The satellite is three-axis stabilized and is powered by solar panels, getting up to 550 watts (0.74 hp) of power. The METSAT bus was…
What it put in orbit
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| KALPANA-1 (METSAT 1) 2002-043A | Payload | 36307 × 36369 km · 13.3° | Globe |
| PSLV R/B 2002-043B | Rocket body | re-entered 2012-05-09 |
COSPAR ID 2002-043. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).