What is Astrosat apps?
AstroSat Proposal Processing System (APPS) is a web based proposal processing software for the Astrosat mission that facilitates the proposal driven operations and participation of the scientific community. To submit a proposal Click here
When was Astrosat launched?
The satellite was launched on September 28, 2015 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, in Sriharikota, India. AstroSat was placed in a 650 km altitude orbit with a 6 degree equatorial inclination. First light occured in early October, 2015. The initial mission plan calls for a five year duration, which is likely to be extended.
What is it like to work at Astrosat?
We’re lucky at Astrosat because we have these three things. All my colleagues have an aspiration to do something good and help where we can. I think we’re “good people”. It’s always good fun to work with others, especially when our Kirk (office) is open. Even without being in the office we still have good fun “coffee chats”.
What is the lifespan of AstroSat?
It was launched by the Indian launch vehicle PSLV from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota on September 28, 2015. The expected operating life time of the satellite will be more than five years. On board ASTROSAT are five astronomy payloads for simultaneous multi-band observations:
