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ISRO Announces PSLV-C56 Launch Date for Singapore's DS-SAR Satellite

  • 26 Jul 2023

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) revealed on July 24 that the PSLV-C56 carrying Singapore’s DS-SAR satellite will be launched on July 30. The launch is scheduled for 6:30 a.m. from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.

Key Points:

  • DS-SAR Satellite Details: The DS-SAR satellite, weighing 360 kg, will be launched into a Near-equatorial Orbit (NEO) at 5 degrees inclination and 535 km altitude.
  • Partnership: It was developed through a partnership between DSTA (representing the Government of Singapore) and ST Engineering.
  • Applications of DS-SAR Satellite: Once operational, DS-SAR will support the satellite imagery needs of various Singaporean government agencies.
  • ST Engineering will utilize the satellite for multi-modal and highly responsive imagery and geospatial services for commercial customers.
  • Advanced Technology: DS-SAR is equipped with a Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) payload developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).
  • Imaging capacity: This technology enables all-weather day and night coverage with imaging capabilities at 1m resolution at full polarimetry.
  • Co-passengers on the Mission: PSLV-C56 will carry six co-passengers, including technology demonstration microsatellites and nanosatellites developed by various international collaborators.