The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV – C12) put in orbit Radar Imaging Satellite (RISAT-2) on 20 April 2009 from Sriharikota to keep a watch on India’s borders. This is the first time the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is putting in orbit a RISAT in the microwave band. It can take images of the earth day and night, see through clouds and identify objects on the ground. The 300 kg RISAT-2 was procured from Israel. It can precisely look at water bodies and vegetation. It would be a powerful tool in estimating paddy acreage.
On the same day, an experimental communication satellite – Anusat built by Anna University, Chennai was also put in orbit. Anusat was meant for storing and relaying information.
On the same day, an experimental communication satellite – Anusat built by Anna University, Chennai was also put in orbit. Anusat was meant for storing and relaying information.
