Oceansat-3A PSLV-C63 Launch 2026: ISRO's Ocean Monitoring Satellite Revolution – Full Mission Details!

Industry-Built PSLV Debuts with Oceansat-3A: Chlorophyll Tracking, Wind Mapping & Disaster Alerts Incoming

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Oceansat satellite artist impression in orbit

🚀 PSLV-C63 Mission: ISRO Set to Launch Oceansat-3A for Advanced Ocean Monitoring

📅 NET Q1 2026 | Sriharikota Launch Pad
Continuity Mission: Ocean Color, Wind Vectors & Sea Surface Temperature Data

Mission Overview

Oceansat-3A (also known as EOS-10) is ISRO's follow-on Earth observation satellite in the Oceansat series, designed to provide enhanced continuity for global ocean monitoring. Launched aboard the reliable PSLV-XL rocket, it will focus on ocean colour data, surface wind vectors, and sea surface temperature – critical for fisheries, weather forecasting, and climate studies.

Key Mission Highlights

Launch Vehicle: PSLV-XL (potentially first industry-built by HAL-L&T consortium)
Orbit: Sun-synchronous polar orbit (~740 km altitude)
Mission Life: 5+ years
Primary Objectives: Monitor phytoplankton blooms, chlorophyll concentration, suspended sediments, aerosols, and ocean surface winds
Applications: Cyclone prediction, marine fisheries, coastal zone management, and climate research

Advanced Payloads Onboard

Building on Oceansat-3 (launched 2022), Oceansat-3A carries improved instruments including:

Ocean Colour Monitor (OCM-3): 13-band imaging for detailed ocean biology and colour data
Ku-band Scatterometer (OSCAT-3): Pencil-beam for high-resolution wind speed/direction over oceans
Sea Surface Temperature Monitor (SSTM): Enhanced thermal imaging capabilities

Why It Matters

This mission ensures uninterrupted global ocean data for scientists, supporting sustainable fisheries, disaster warning systems, and India's Blue Economy initiatives. A milestone for private industry involvement in PSLV production.

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