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About IRS-1C and IRS-1D

The IRS (Indian Remote Sensing) satellites form a large family of Earth observation satellites operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

IRS-1C and IRS-1D were identical Earth-imaging satellites launched two years apart:

  • IRS-1C was launched in 1995 and ceased operations in 2007
  • IRS-1D was launched in 1997 and ceased operations in 2010

IRS-1C and IRS-1D Objectives

The primary objective of IRS-1C and IRS-1D was to provide systematic and repetitive acquisition of data of the Earth's surface under nearly constant illumination conditions.

IRS-1C and IRS-1D Missions

IRS-1C/1D PAN data
IRS-1C was launched in 1995 and ceased operations in 2007. The satellite was part of the Indian Remote Sensing programme. It carried the PAN, LISS-III, WiFS instruments.
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IRS-1C/1D PAN data
IRS-1D was launched in 1997 and ceased operations in 2010. The satellite was part of the Indian Remote Sensing programme. It carried the PAN, LISS-III, WiFS instruments.
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IRS-1C and IRS-1D Data

DATA DESCRIPTION

ESA is offering free of charge, for scientific research and application development, access to IRS-1C and IRS-1D archive. The IRS-1C and IRS-1D products are available as part of the GAF Indian Satellite Imagery products. Data is immediately available following fast registration. Learn more about the IRS-1C and IRS-1D products:

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