ISRO all set to launch Oceansat-2 from Sriharikota

Bangalore, Sep 16 : Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is giving final touches to Oceansat-2, the earth observation satellite for coastal zone studies, including coastal security, before launching it on September 23.

The launch of the 970-kg satellite on a PSLV vehicle that would carry six micro satellites from Europe is tentatively scheduled to take place around noon on September 23 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh, ISRO spokesperson S Satish told UNI.

He said the satellite, an orbit replacement for Oceansat-1, would help identify potential fishing zones and in coastal zone studies.

The satellite is intended for identification of potential fishing zones, sea state forecasting, coastal zone studies and providing inputs for weather forecasting and climate studies.

Mr Satish said all four stages of the launch vehicle was fully integrated and the final tests were on.