| Operator |  ISRO |
|---|---|
| COSPAR ID | 2016-059H  |
| SATCAT no. | 41790 |
| Mission duration | 5 years (planned) |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Bus | SSB-2 |
| Manufacturer | ISRO |
| Launch mass | 370 kilograms (820 lb) |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric |
| Regime | Geostationary |
ScatSat-1, also termed as Oceansat-3, is a micro satellite (under development) which will provide weather forecasting, cyclone prediction and tracking services to India. It is being designed by Space Applications Centre, Ahmedabad. The satellite will take place of OceanSat-2 which has become dysfunctional after its life span of four-and-a-half years. Currently India is dependent on NASA’s ISS-RapidScat for prediction of cyclone forecasting and weather prediction.[1].The data generated by this mini-satellite will be used by NASA, EUMETSAT and NOAA
The primary payload of satellite is scatterometer which is similar to the payload launched with Oceansat-2. The weight of the scatterometer is 110 kg [1]. This scatterometer had accurately predicted cyclone Phailin in Orissa coast in October 2013.
Space Applications Centre of ISRO is responsible for development of the satellite. Currently, about 300 personnel are working on it. ScatSat-1 is being built in 60% of the actual production cost and 1/3rd of the actual predicted time. [2]. It is being built using leftover parts of other satellite missions.[3]
The satellite is planned to be launched as a piggyback satellite onto another satellite launch. The satellite is planned to be launched in 2016 [4]
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