description Cartosat-2 Overview
Cartosat-2 is an Earth observation satellite launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in 2007. Operating in a sun-synchronous polar orbit, it is equipped with a panchromatic camera capable of capturing high-resolution images. The satellite provides sub-meter spatial resolution imagery used for detailed cartographic applications, urban planning, and land-use mapping. It was the first satellite in India's Cartosat-2 series, demonstrating advanced indigenous remote sensing capabilities.
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What kind of images did Cartosat-2 collect?
Cartosat-2 carried a high-resolution panchromatic camera that recorded black-and-white imagery across a broad visible-light band. Its steerable imaging supported detailed mapping, urban planning, and infrastructure studies.
How was Cartosat-2 launched?
ISRO launched Cartosat-2 in January 2007 aboard the PSLV-C7 mission from Satish Dhawan Space Centre. The same flight also carried India's Space Capsule Recovery Experiment.
Is Cartosat-2 the same spacecraft as Cartosat-2A or Cartosat-2C?
No. Cartosat-2 was the first satellite in a series that later included Cartosat-2A, 2B, 2C, and additional numbered variants. The related spacecraft improved or extended India's high-resolution Earth-imaging capability.
Why did Cartosat-2 use a sun-synchronous orbit?
A sun-synchronous orbit lets an imaging satellite pass locations at roughly consistent local solar times. That produces more comparable lighting conditions for maps and repeated observations.
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