India’s first dedicated multi wavelength space observatory Astrosat to be launched with six small satellites from Sriharikota
Q. 50 Hour countdown for the launch of which satellite carrying Astrosat has been progressing after the beginning at 8 am on 26th September 2015, according to the ISRO website:- Published on 28 Sep 15a. PSLV C-30
b. GSAT-6
c. GAGAN
d. IRNSS
ANSWER: PSLV C-30
India’s first dedicated multi wavelength space observatory Astrosat to be launched with six small satellites from Sriharikota
PSLV C-30 carrying the Astronaut, Astrosat, India's first dedicated multi-wavelength space observatory, and six small satellites will be launched from Sriharikota on 28th September 2015. Countdown commenced following clearance from MRR committee and LAB. The satellite weighs 1153 kg and its main goals are as follows:
- To understand high-energy processes in binary systems containing neutron stars and black holes
- Estimate magnetic fields of neutron stars; study star birth regions and high-energy processes in star systems beyond our galaxy
- Detect briefly bright X-ray sources in the sky
- Perform a limited deep-field survey of the universe in the ultraviolet region.
This launch also marks the first commercial launch of 4 US nano satellites by ISRO. PSLV-C30 will also transport Lapan-2, an Indonesian microsatellite from Indonesia and NLS-14, a Canadian nanosatellite to be used for maritime surveillance.
