description Cartosat-3 Overview
Cartosat-3 is an Indian high-resolution Earth observation satellite launched by ISRO on November 27, 2019 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre aboard a PSLV-C47 rocket. Operating in a sun-synchronous polar orbit, it provides 0.25-meter panchromatic resolution, making it the sharpest civilian imaging satellite in India's fleet at launch. It also carries multispectral and hyperspectral imagers for applications including urban planning, cartography, and military reconnaissance.
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Cartosat-3 ranks #70 of 187 in the Satellite ranking, behind OCO-3, ahead of SMOS.
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What is the spatial resolution of Cartosat-3?
Cartosat-3 features a highly advanced panchromatic camera capable of achieving a ground resolution of 0.25 meters. This makes it one of the sharpest Earth observation satellites in the Indian remote sensing fleet.
When did ISRO launch Cartosat-3?
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched Cartosat-3 in November 2019. It was deployed from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre aboard a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV).
What are the main applications of Cartosat-3 imagery?
The high-resolution imagery is primarily used for urban planning, rural resource management, and infrastructure development. It is also utilized by the Indian government for advanced cartographic and strategic surveillance purposes.
How does Cartosat-3 improve upon previous Indian satellites?
It represents a massive technological leap over the Cartosat-2 series, offering vastly improved spatial resolution from 0.65 meters down to 0.25 meters. This allows it to identify much smaller objects on the ground than its predecessors.
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