Current Status
Scientists from Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) have completed the developmental phase of complex science payloads and have begun integrating them before delivery of the 1,650 kg satellite Astrosat. A payload from RRI (Raman Research Institute) is under development, awaiting delivery. The challenges in the design of payloads and Attitude Control System have been overcome and in a recent review committee meeting, it was decided that the delivery of the payload to ISRO satellite Centre will begin from the middle of 2009 and continue till early 2010 to enable the launch of ASTROSAT in 2010 using ISRO workhorse PSLV. As of July 2012, the launch has been rescheduled to 2013.
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