CARTOSAT-3

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ISRO’s CARTOSAT-3 Images Reveal Earthquake Damage in Myanmar

Why in the News?

• ISRO’s Earth observation satellite, CARTOSAT-3, captured high-resolution images of the destruction caused by the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28, 2025.
• The post-disaster imagery (March 29) was compared with pre-event data (March 18) to assess the damage in Mandalay and Sagaing.

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About CARTOSAT-3

• CARTOSAT-3 is a third-generation agile advanced Earth observation satellite developed by ISRO.
• It replaces the IRS (Indian Remote Sensing) series and has high-resolution imaging capabilities.
• Launched aboard the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C47).

Key Features

Applications of CARTOSAT-3

• National Security & Defense: 
  • Military applications: Used for strategic surveillance, border security, and defense planning.
  • Previous use: Cartosat-2 aided in 2016 surgical strikes across the LoC and 2015 Myanmar-Manipur operations.
• Disaster Management & Urban Planning:
  • Assessing natural disasters: Earthquake, floods, and landslide monitoring.
  • Urban & Rural Infrastructure Planning: Road networks, water distribution, and land-use regulation.
  • Coastal Land Use & Regulation: Monitoring environmental changes along the coastline.
• Cartography & Remote Sensing: 
  • High-Resolution Mapping for geospatial applications.
  • Detecting Natural & Man-Made Changes in geographical features.

Cartosat Satellite Series

• Cartosat-1 to 3: High-resolution Earth observation, urban and rural planning.
• RISAT Series: Radar-based imaging for cloud-penetrating surveillance.
• Oceansat Series: Monitors Ocean parameters, weather forecasting, and marine studies.
• INSAT & Megha Tropiques: Atmospheric studies and climate research.

CARTOSAT-3 FAQs

Q1: What is CARTOSAT-3?
Ans: CARTOSAT-3 is an advanced Earth observation satellite launched by ISRO to provide high-resolution images for cartography, urban planning, and strategic applications.

Q2: When was CARTOSAT-3 launched, and what is its resolution?
Ans: It was launched on November 27, 2019, and has a ground resolution of 0.25 meters, making it India’s most advanced imaging satellite.

Q3: What is the main purpose of CARTOSAT-3?
Ans: It is used for mapping, disaster management, rural and urban planning, and defense applications.

Q4: Which launch vehicle was used to place CARTOSAT-3 in orbit?
Ans: PSLV-C47 (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle) was used to launch CARTOSAT-3 into a sun-synchronous orbit.

Source: TH