Gisat-1 Indian geo satellite -It’s a new age satellite. An exhilarating piece of news has come from the country’s Space research Organization for the Defense Department and also for the netizens of the country. The ISRO chairman K Sivan has announced the launch of Gisat-1 earth imaging Indian satellite on 15th May. So, India’s new-age earth imaging satellite is believed to be one of the landmark developments in country’s Space Research.
Gisat-1- technical details
The satellite weighs 2,268-Kg precisely and captures high-resolution images. Gisat-1 takes real-time pictures of the targeted area at regular intervals. So, apart from being an asset for the country’s defense sector, Gisat-1 Indian geo satellite can also help predict natural disasters. As the satellite monitors the country with a bird-eye view, it is also expected to capture images from agricultural and forest lands. Departments like the mineralogy department, disaster management departments and issue warnings for clouds, snow, glaciers and more.
Gisat-1 Indian geo satellite- launch details
The new age satellite, Gisat-1 will help the vigil agencies monitor the entire geographical area of the country and also keep a close watch on Indo-Pak and Indo-China borders. The tentative launch of the satellite was from the first week of April. But it was postponed owing to the sudden technical glitches in its launch. As of now, May 15 is the speculated date for the launch of the Gisat-1 Indian geo satellite.
Mr. Sivan, who is the chairman of ISRO, corroborated “The technical glitch related to a voltage fluctuation issue in the satellite which is being fixed. Thereafter, the satellite will be assembled in the launch vehicle and tested again. All these things will take time and the launch is likely to happen in the first half of next month. The delay in the launch of Gisat-1 by GSLV-F10 and the Covid situation will postpone other launches, including the first test-flight of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV or mini PSLV), this year.”
Final Thoughts:
The launch news of India’s Gisat-1 is a windfall for the country’s holistic development amidst the Covid pandemic. Thus, Gisat-1 Indian geo satellite will be a step ahead to foster the country’s space research endeavor. And it will also strengthen the country’s economic sector like agriculture, mineral sector, and meteorological sector. As it is power-packed with the latest technology, it is expected to stand up to its potential in real-time test scenarios. Various other news channels have covered the same news as well.
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