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IMS-1, previously referred to as TWSat (Third World Satellite), is a low-cost microsatellite imaging mission of ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization).

प्रमोचन भार / Launch Mass: 83 kg
आयाम / Dimension: 0.604x0.980x1.129 m
मिशन कालावधि / Mission Life : 2 years
शक्ति / Power: 220 W
प्रमोचक राकेट / Launch Vehicle: PSLV-C9 / CARTOSAT – 2A
उपग्रह का प्रकार / Type of Satellite: Earth Observation
निर्माता / Manufacturer: ISRO
स्‍वामी / Owner: ISRO
अनुप्रयोग / Application: Earth Observation
कक्षा का प्रकार / Orbit Type: SSPO (Sun Synchronous Polar Orbit)

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Orbit
Polar Sun Synchronous
Altitude
635 km
Mission Life
2 years
Physical Dimensions
0.604x0.980x1.129 m
Mass
83 kg
Power
Two deployable sun pointing solar panels generating 220 W power, 105 Ah Lithium ion battery
Telemetry, Tracking and Command
S-band
Attitude and Orbit Control System
Star Sensor,
Miniature Sun Sensors, Magnetometers Gyros,
Miniature Micro Reaction Wheels,
Magnetic Torquers, single 1 N Hydrazine Thruster
Data Handling
S-band
Data Storage
16 Gb Solid State Recorder

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