PISat (PESIT Imaging Satellite)[1] is a remote sensing nanosatellite developed by the PES University, Bengaluru.[2]
The satellite weighs 5 kg and carries an image camera that can capture pictures with 80 meter resolution [2]
Mission
[edit]The main mission of the satellite was to develop the capability of designing satellites on campus with collaboration from students and professors.[2]
Launch
[edit]The satellite was launched on 26 September 2016 by ISRO using the PSLV-C35 rocket.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "PISat - Satellite Missions - eoPortal Directory".
- ^ a b c "Isro PSLV-C35 launch: These are the 8 satellites on board – Tech2". Tech.firstpost.com. 26 September 2016. Retrieved 2016-09-27.
- ^ "ISRO's PSLV-C35 places SCATSAT-1 into orbit; on its way to place seven others". The Hindu. Retrieved 2016-09-27.
External links
[edit]- Official website
- PISat on Archived 2017-06-09 at the Wayback Machine Indian Space Research Organisation
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