Lok Sabha Question No. 100 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-16
Subject: Lauch of PSLV C-34
Ministry: SPACE
Asked by: ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF SPACE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.100

## TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2016

## LAUNCH OF PSLV-C34

100 SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  the  total  number  of  satellites  launched  by  the PSLV-C34 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre;
- (b) the detailed information of the working of satellites which were launched by PSLV-C34;
- (c) whether India has increased use of space capabilities for military applications in space; and
- (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  future  planning  regarding  the same?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PG & PENSIONS AND IN THE PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE

(DR. JITENDRA SINGH):

- (a) On June 20, 2016, ISRO's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLVC34) has successfully launched 20 satellites from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota. The details are given below:
- (b) The Cartosat-2 Series satellite of India is working satisfactorily. The early operation phase after the launch, including the payload calibration  activities  has  been  completed  and  the  satellite  is currently under commissioning phase for operational use.

| Satellite         | Country/ Institution   |   No. of Satellites |   Weight (in kg) |
|-------------------|------------------------|---------------------|------------------|
| Cartosat-2 Series | India                  |                  01 |              727 |
| BIROS             | Germany                |                  01 |              130 |
| SkySat-Gen2-1     | USA                    |                  01 |              110 |

| Satellite     | Country/ Institution           |   No. of Satellites |   Weight (in kg) |
|---------------|--------------------------------|---------------------|------------------|
| LAPAN-A3      | Indonesia                      |                  01 |            120   |
| M3MSat        | Canada                         |                  01 |             85   |
| GHGSat-D      | Canada                         |                  01 |             26   |
| DOVE          | USA                            |                  12 |             57   |
| SWAYAM        | College of Engineering, Pune   |                  01 |              1   |
| SATHYABAMASAT | Sathyabama University, Chennai |                  01 |              1.5 |

The  performance of student satellites  (Sathyabamasat  and SWAYAM)  and  the  foreign  satellites  is  not  monitored  by  India after  their  launch.  All  these  satellites  reported  satisfactory reception of signal after the launch.

- (c)&(d) In India, space technology is used for the peaceful use of outer space and harnessing the space technology for national development. The data and services derived from earth observation, communication and navigation  satellites are used for various applications in the area of natural resources management, infrastructure planning, Disaster Management Support,  rural  connectivity,  location  based  service,  societal services,  including  strategic  applications.  To  ensure  continuity of services and to further strengthen applications in these areas, a plan is in place for suitably augment the space infrastructure.

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