Experimental Satellites

ISRO has launched many small satellites mainly for the experimental purposes. This experiment include Remote Sensing, Atmospheric Studies, Payload Development, Orbit Controls, recovery technology etc.

Launch Date

Launch Mass

Launch Vehicle

Orbit Type

Application

Remarks

INS-1C

Jan 12, 2018

PSLV-C40/Cartosat-2 Series Satellite Mission

SSPO

Experimental

INS-1B

Feb 15, 2017

9.7 kg

PSLV-C37 / Cartosat -2 Series Satellite

SSPO

Experimental

INS-1A

Feb 15, 2017

8.4 kg

PSLV-C37 / Cartosat -2 Series Satellite

SSPO

Experimental

YOUTHSAT

Apr 20, 2011

92 kg

PSLV-C16/RESOURCESAT-2

SSPO

Student Satellite

APPLE

Jun 19, 1981

670 kg

Ariane -1(V-3)

GSO

Communication, Experimental

Rohini Satellite RS-1

Jul 18, 1980

35 kg

SLV-3E2

Rohini Technology Payload (RTP)

Aug 10, 1979

35 kg

SLV-3E1

Launch Unsuccessful

Aryabhata

Apr 19, 1975

360 kg

C-1 Intercosmos

Experimental

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