Cartosat-3 satellite is a third generation agile advanced satellite having high resolution imaging capability. It was launched on 27 November, 2019 on Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle PSLV-C47 which was the 21st flight of PSLV in ‘XL’ configuration (with 6 solid strap-on motors) and 49th flight of PSLV. It is an Earth Observation satellite.
Background
Cartosat-3 is the ninth satellite in the CARTOSAT series which have been developed by the national space agency to further advance its remote sensing and mapping applications. The first such satellite (Cartosat-1) was launched in early 2005 as part of the Indian Remote Sensing Programme. The ....
