PISat

PISat flight model after successfully completing all test at ISRO facilities.

PISat (PESIT Imaging Satellite)[1] is a remote sensing nanosatellite developed by the PES Institute of Technology, Bengaluru.[2]

The satellite weighs 5 kg and carries an image camera that can capture pictures with 80 meter resolution.[2]

Mission

The main mission of the satellite was to develop the capability of designing satellites on campus with collaboration from students and professors.[2]

Launch

The satellite was launched on 26 September 2016 by ISRO using the PSLV-C35 rocket.[3]

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