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Rohini RS-1 was India's first indigenously built satellite successfully placed in orbit, launched on July 18, 1980 from Sriharikota aboard the SLV-3 rocket developed by ISRO. The 35-kilogram experimental satellite carried a solid-state camera for imaging and operated in low-Earth orbit. With this launch, India became the sixth nation in the world to independently achieve orbital launch capability, following the USSR, United States, France, Japan, and China.
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Rohini RS-1 ranks #79 of 187 in the Satellite ranking, behind SMOS, ahead of NOAA-19.
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What was significant about the Rohini RS-1 satellite?
Rohini RS-1 was India's first indigenously built satellite to be successfully placed in orbit, marking a landmark achievement for ISRO. It demonstrated India's ability to design, build, and launch satellites entirely with domestic technology.
When was Rohini RS-1 launched?
Rohini RS-1 was launched on July 18, 1980, from Sriharikota, India's primary spaceport on the southeastern coast. The successful launch made India the seventh country to achieve indigenous satellite launch capability.
What rocket was used to launch Rohini RS-1?
Rohini RS-1 was launched aboard the SLV-3 (Satellite Launch Vehicle-3), a four-stage solid-fuel rocket developed by ISRO. The SLV-3 was India's first satellite launch vehicle, and this successful mission validated its design after an earlier failed attempt.
What instruments did Rohini RS-1 carry?
Rohini RS-1 carried a solid-state camera for Earth imaging. Weighing approximately 35 kilograms, it operated in low-Earth orbit as an experimental satellite to test imaging technology and validate satellite systems.
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