LAUNCH MISSION
ISRO PSLV-CA Cartosat 2A
Launch Pad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad
Description
Indian Earth observation satellite. Launched alongside 9 nanosatellites.
PSLV-CA
Rocket Description
The PSLV-CA, CA meaning "Core Alone", model premiered on 23 April 2007. The CA model does not include the six strap-on boosters used by the PSLV standard variant. The fourth stage of the CA variant has 400 kg less propellant when compared to its standard version. It currently has capability to launch 1,100 kg to a 622 km Sun synchronous orbit.