PSLV | RISAT-2A
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RISAT-2A is the third in the series of radar imaging RISAT satellites. The satellite carries a sophisticated synthetic aperture radar that operates at 5.35 GHz in C band.
Mission Profile
Launch Date
Dec 31
2026
Time
00:00
UTC
Rocket
PSLV
Site
ll-location-14
ll-pad-50
Orbit
LEO
Low Earth Orbit
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Launch Timeline
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Liftoff
PS1 (solid) and ground-lit strap-ons ignite; liftoff.
Strap-on Separation
All strap-ons are jettisoned in two sets.
PS1 Sep / PS2 Ignition
First stage separation; Vikas liquid engine ignites.
Heat Shield Separation
Fairing jettisoned at roughly 115 km altitude.
PS2 Sep / PS3 Ignition
Second stage separation; solid third stage ignites.
PS3 Separation
Third stage burnout and separation; start of coasting.
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PS4 Ignition
Fourth stage (liquid) ignites for final orbital insertion.
Satellite Injection
Payloads deployed.
Mission Payload
RISAT-2A is the third in the series of radar imaging RISAT satellites. The satellite carries a sophisticated synthetic aperture radar that operates at 5.35 GHz in C band.