IRS-1D
| Mission type | Earth Observation Remote Sensing |
|---|---|
| Operator | ISRO |
| COSPAR ID | 1997-057A |
| Mission duration | 12 years |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Bus | I-2K |
| Manufacturer | ISRO |
| Launch mass | 1,250 kilograms (2,760 lb) |
| Dimensions | 1.93 x 1.7 x 1.65 metres |
| Power | 809 watts |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | September 29, 1997, 04:47 UTC |
| Rocket | PSLV-C1 |
| Launch site | Sriharikota FLP |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric |
| Regime | Sun-synchronous |
| Inclination | 98.6 degrees |
| Period | 102.9 minutes |
IRS-1D is seventh satellite in Indian Remote Sensing satellite series of Earth Observation satellites, built, launched and maintained by Indian Space Research Organisation. The satellite has similar capabilities as that of ISRO's IRS-1C satellite with some improvements added for better imagery particularly in thematic mapping.
The satellite carried following instruments onboard :
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