EOS-06 (an Earth observation satellite) and eight nano-satellites were successfully launched by ISRO’s PSLV-C54 rocket into two distinct Sun-Synchronous Polar Orbits (SSPOs).
Successful separation of the primary satellite (EOS-06) into a precise orbit occurred in Orbit 1.
Two Orbit Adjust Thrusters (OCTs), which have been added to the PSLV-C54 vehicle’s propulsion bay ring, will then be used to change the orbit.
By 13:45 IST, the Passenger Payloads (PPLs) under Orbit-2 activities of the remaining 8 satellites should be finished.
This is the 56th flight of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) and 24th Flight of PSLV-XL version with 6 PSOM-XLs. PSLV-C54 was launched from First Launch Pad (FLP), SDSC, SHAR.
PSLV-C54 VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS
| Vehicle Height | 44.4 m |
|---|---|
| Lift off Mass | 321 t |
| Propulsion Stages | |
| First Stage | 6PSOM-XL+S139 |
| Second Stage | PL40 |
| Third Stage | HPS3 |
| Fourth Stage | L2.5 (A1) |
PSLV-C54 MISSION SPECIFICATIONS (OSCULATING ELEMENTS)
| Parameter | Orbit-1 (EOS-06) | Orbit-2 (Passenger Payloads) |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Major Axis (km) | 7116.073 | 6889.339 |
| Altitude (km) (wrt equatorial RE of 6378.137 km) | 737.936 | 511.202 |
| Inclination (deg) | 98.341 | 97.450 |
| Launch Pad | FLP | |
| Launch Azimuth (deg) | 140 |