Objectives and Applications
In-orbit technology demonstration of PierSight's X-band SAR electronics, RF chain, antenna and deployable subsystems hosted on ISRO POEM-4, including generation and transmission of SAR chirp signals to ground for subsystem verification.
Full Name
Varuna Technology Demonstrator
Mission Status
Mission complete
Mission Agencies
PierSight
Launch Date
30 Dec 2024
Mission Links
EOL Date
04 Apr 2025
Orbit Type
Inclined, non-sun-synchronous
Orbit Period
Orbit Sense
Orbit Inclination
55.2 deg
Orbit Altitude
350 km
Orbit Longitude
NORAD Catalog #
International Designator
Varuna-TD SAR - Varuna-TD SAR |
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