(a) the details relating to launching of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, PSLV-C6;
(b) the likely benefits to be accrued as a result thereof to the country;
(c) whether the Government proposes to launch more such satellites in the near future; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and the benefits likely to accrue to the country?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER`S OFFICE (SHRI PRITHVIRAJ CHAVAN)
(a) PSLV-C6 is the ninth PSLV mission launched on May 5th, 2005 from Sriharikota
by the Indian Space Research Organisation that orbited two Indian Satellites,
`Cartosat-1` for remote sensing applications and `Hamsat`, a microsatellite for
benefiting the radio amateurs.
(b) With this launch PSLV has demonstrated once again the reliability and
repeatability. The Cartosat-1 provides 2.5 metre resolution stereo imaging
capability for mapping applications. The Hamsat provides an opportunity for
worldwide communication to amateur radio enthusiasts.
(c)&(d) Yes, Sir. During the tenth plan, spacecrafts for Cartography, Micro-gravity
Research and Development of the technologies required for Recovery of an
Orbiting Space Capsule, Ocean applications, Microwave Remote Sensing, Space
Science and Chandrayaan mission are approved. These missions will strengthen
high resolution remote sensing capability, enable all weather imaging and
enhance scientific knowledge.