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AstroSat multi-wavelength observatory spacecraft

AstroSat is India's first dedicated astronomy satellite, a multi-wavelength observatory that simultaneously observes cosmic sources from ultraviolet through high-energy X-rays in near-equatorial low Earth orbit.

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Aliases
AstroSatASTROSATIndian astronomy satellite
Family Name
AstroSat
Full Name
AstroSat multi-wavelength observatory spacecraft
Roles
orbiterobservatory
Status
active
Type
spacecraft

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Description
AstroSat is India's first dedicated astronomy satellite, a multi-wavelength observatory that simultaneously observes cosmic sources from ultraviolet through high-energy X-rays in near-equatorial low Earth orbit.
Dimensions
Height M
1.3
Length M
1.96
Width M
1.75
First Flight Year
2,015
Manufacturer
Operator
Spacecraft Specs
Launch Mass Kg
1,515
Reusability
expendable

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Creation Time
August 1, 2026 at 09:33:26 UTC
Updated Time
August 1, 2026 at 09:33:26 UTC

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