Microsat-R Launched Successfully
Indian space agency Indian Space Research Organisation’s (Isro) on January 24 successfully launched Microsat-R.
Kalamsat
- The fourth stage of the rocket with co-passenger Kalamsat, a students’ payload, would now be moved to a higher circular orbit, around 450 kms from earth, so as to establish an orbital platform for carrying out experiments.
- Built at a cost of around Rs 12 lakh, the Kalamsat is an experimental satellite for studying the communication system of nano satellites, which can be useful in many fields, predominantly disaster management.
- Contributed by college students and the members of a Chennai-based organisation -- Space Kidz India -- Kalamsat ....
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