SpaceX Successfully Launches Tata’s TSAT-1A Satellite

11 Apr 2024

Context

Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) has deployed its sub-metre resolution optical satellite, TSAT-1A, into space. 

SpaceX Bandwagon 1 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare)

  • It is SpaceX’s first dedicated rideshare mission launched into a mid-inclination orbit.
  • Other Mission: Alongside TSAT-1A, the Bandwagon-1 mission had 11 other spacecraft.
    • These are  Korea’s 425Sat, HawkEye 360’s Clusters 8 & 9, Tyvak International’s CENTAURI-6, iQPS’s QPS-SAR-7 TSUKUYOMI-II, and Capella Space’s Capella-14.

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About TSAT-1A

TSAT-1A

  • TSAT-1A is a sub-metre resolution optical satellite.
  • Developed by: Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) in collaboration with Satellogic. 
  • It has been  successfully deployed into space by SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket  as part of the Bandwagon-1 mission.  
    • It was launched from Kennedy Space centre, Florida.
    • It was assembled at TASL’s Assembly, Integration, and Testing plant located at its Vemagal facility in Karnataka, India.
  • Features

    • The satellite offers 
      • High-Resolution Optical Images
      • Sub-meter resolution for capturing detailed imagery of Earth’s surface.
      • Enhanced collection capacity for gathering more data.
      • Wider dynamic range for capturing details in both bright and dark areas.
      • Low-latency delivery for faster access to captured images.
    • TSAT-1A has multispectral and hyperspectral capabilities. 
      • It is helpful in enhancing its earth observation functionalities.
        • Its remote sensing offers information about minerals or vegetation of the surfaces on the Earth. 
    • TSAT-1A Specifications:
      • Weight and Orbit: It weighs less than 50 kg and  is positioned in a low-earth orbit.
      • Inclined Orbit Benefits: Its inclined orbit configuration enables more frequent revisits to specific areas compared to the Sun Synchronous Polar Orbit (SSPO).

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Applications of TSAT-1A

Sector Application Description
Agriculture Monitoring Crop Health and soil condition
  • Provides high-resolution images to assess crop health, identify stress factors, and optimize practices. 
  • Analyzes soil conditions and is helpful in efficient resource management.
Disaster Management Real-Time Data for Preparedness
  • Offers real-time imagery during disasters, enabling timely response and recovery efforts. 
  • Assists in assessing damage, tracking natural disasters, and supporting relief operations.
Environmental Monitoring Land Cover and Land Use Mapping
  • Monitors changes in land cover, deforestation, and urban expansion. 
  • It will also aid in monitoring water bodies, droughts, and water quality.
Infrastructure Planning Urban Development / construction
  • Provides data for urban planning, infrastructure development, and transportation networks.
Security and Defense Border Surveillance
  • Enhances border security and surveillance with high-resolution imagery.
Scientific Research Environmental Studies
  • Assists researchers in studying climate change, ecosystem dynamics, and natural phenomena. 
  • Aids in geological surveys, mineral exploration, and mapping.

 

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