# RESOURCESAT-2A

> Indian Earth observation satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q27976215](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q27976215)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resourcesat-2A)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/resourcesat-2a

## Summary
RESOURCESAT-2A is an Indian Earth observation satellite owned and operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It was launched on 2016-12-07 into a sun-synchronous, polar orbit aboard a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-XL (PSLV-XL).

## Key Facts
- RESOURCESAT-2A is an Earth observation satellite (instance_of: Earth observation satellite).
- Launch date: 2016-12-07.
- Launch vehicle: Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-XL (PSLV-XL).
- Orbit type: Sun-synchronous orbit; also recorded as a polar orbit.
- Operator: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
- Owner: Indian Space Research Organisation.
- COSPAR ID: 2016-074A.
- Satellite catalog number (SCN): 41877.
- Alternate name/alias: RESOURCESAT 2A.
- Identifiers: Google Knowledge Graph ID /g/11c31t2yx8; Wolfram Language entity Entity["Satellite", "41877"].

## FAQs
### Q: What is RESOURCESAT-2A?
A: RESOURCESAT-2A is an Indian Earth observation satellite owned and operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It is intended to observe the Earth from orbit as part of ISRO’s space assets.

### Q: When and how was RESOURCESAT-2A launched?
A: RESOURCESAT-2A was launched on 2016-12-07 aboard a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-XL (PSLV-XL).

### Q: What orbit does RESOURCESAT-2A operate in?
A: RESOURCESAT-2A operates in a sun-synchronous orbit and is also described as being in a polar orbit.

## Why It Matters
RESOURCESAT-2A is a component of India’s space-based Earth observation capability. As an Earth observation satellite owned and operated by ISRO and launched in December 2016, it serves the basic role of observing Earth from orbit. Its placement in a sun-synchronous, polar orbit and deployment by the PSLV-XL situate it within the common architecture used for repeated, systematic Earth observations. The satellite’s identifiers (COSPAR 2016-074A, SCN 41877) and public documentation establish it as a tracked and cataloged spacecraft, enabling integration into international space situational awareness frameworks. For users tracking India’s remote-sensing assets, RESOURCESAT-2A represents a discrete, verifiable platform in ISRO’s fleet dedicated to Earth observation activities.

## Notable For
- Launched on 2016-12-07, providing an established launch date for cataloging and historical records.
- Deployed by the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-XL (PSLV-XL).
- Operates in a sun-synchronous (polar) orbit suitable for Earth observation tasks.
- COSPAR identifier 2016-074A and satellite catalog number 41877 for unambiguous identification.
- Owned and operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

## Body
### Overview
- Name: RESOURCESAT-2A (alias: RESOURCESAT 2A).
- Type: Earth observation satellite (artificial satellite specifically designed to observe Earth from orbit).
- Owner/Operator: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

### Launch
- Launch date: 2016-12-07.
- Launch vehicle: Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-XL (PSLV-XL).
- Significant event recorded: rocket launch on 2016-12-07.

### Orbit
- Orbit classification: Sun-synchronous orbit.
- Also described as: polar orbit.

### Identification and cataloging
- COSPAR ID: 2016-074A.
- Satellite catalog number (SCN): 41877.
- Additional identifiers: Google Knowledge Graph ID /g/11c31t2yx8; Wolfram Language entity Entity["Satellite", "41877"].

### Documentation and references
- Wikipedia title: Resourcesat-2A.
- Available Wikipedia language entries include: de, en, hi, kn, ta.
- Sitelink count (indicative of cross-references): 5.

## References

1. [Source](https://www.isro.gov.in/launchers/list-of-pslv-launches)
2. Jonathan's Space Report