Successful operation during mission life. Despite the problem faced by one of
the two onboard cameras, sent more than two thousand images which were used for
many studies.
Mission
Experimental Remote Sensing
Weight
444 kg
onboard power
47 Watts
Communication
VHF band
Stabilization
Spin stabilized (spin axis controlled)
Payload
TV cameras, three band Microwave Radiometer (SAMIR)