Rohini Technology Payload (RTP)

ROHINI TECHNOLOGY PAYLOAD - India's 3rd Satellite in space.

Image: Rohini satellite payload

RTP is one of the experimental satellite. It is  a spin Stabilized satellite.  Spin axis control technique is used for this satellite. The communication is made using VHF (Very High Frequency ) band. Its was 35 kg Weight. It was launched by India's First Launche Vehicle, SLV 3E1,the sleek 22.7metres red and white rocket from SHAR Centre, Sriharikota. The first phase of Indian Rocketry Program ends. This satellite contained the instrument to monitor the flight performance of SLV 3. The Mission was partially succeed. It could not be placed in its intended orbit. It was launched on 10 August 1979.

The Details of the mission given below:

Weight - 35 kg
onboard power - 3Watts
Communication - VHF band
Stabilization - Spin stabilized (spin axis controlled)
Payload - Launch vehicle monitoring instruments
Launch date - August 10,1979
Launch site - SHAR Centre, Sriharikota, India
Launch vehicle - SLV-3E1
Orbit - Not achieved
Type of Satellite: Experimental
Manufacturer: ISRO
Owner: ISRO

Source:
Wikipedia
isro.gov.in

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