TSAT-1A
TSAT-1A is an sub-metre resolution earth observation satellite built by TATA Advanced Systems Limited in collaboration with Satellogic. It was launched on the SpaceX Falcon 9 Bandwagon-1 mission. It is India's first-ever military-grade geospatial satellite built entirely by the private sector.[1][2][3]
| Operator | TASL |
|---|---|
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Manufacturer | TASL,Satellogic |
| Launch mass | 50kg |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | April 7 23:16 GMT |
| Rocket | Falcon 9 |
| Launch site | LC-39A Kennedy Space Center |
| Contractor | SpaceX |
In November 2023, TASL and Satellogic had inked a pact to develop and integrate an advanced earth observation satellite.[4]
Once operational, TSAT-1A is expected to cater primarily to the government and armed forces, offering high-resolution military-grade imagery. According to media reports, although the primary customers will be the government and armed forces, the company will also target commercial customers. TASL intends to establish a constellation of similar satellites in the future, with its manufacturing facility primed to produce up to 25 low earth orbit (LEO) satellites annually.[5][6]
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- ^ "Tata co launches India's 1st privately-built sub-metre resolution surveillance satellite". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
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