UK-DMC 3 explained

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UK-DMC 3
Mission Type:Optical imaging
Disaster monitoring
Operator:21AT, China
Mission Duration:7 Years[1]
Manufacturer:DMC International Imaging, SSTL
Launch Mass:440kg (970lb), 3 Nos. each
Launch Date: UTC
Launch Rocket:PSLV-XL
Launch Site:Satish Dhawan Space Centre
Launch Contractor:Indian Space Research Organisation
Orbit Regime:Sun-synchronous

UK-DMC 3 is a constellation of three British Earth imaging satellites which are operated by DMC International Imaging. They were constructed by Surrey Satellite Technology and launched by ISRO on 10 July 2015.[2] [3]

Cost

Beijing based Twenty-First Century Aerospace Technology Company Limited (21AT) agreed for 110 million British pounds ($170.2 million) to cover the entire cost of the three satellites' delivery in orbit.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: ISRO makes history by launching five British satellites; India's heaviest commercial launch ever. 10 July 2015.
  2. Web site: Indian Space Agency Gets Ready for Two Launches. https://web.archive.org/web/20150708232851/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/Indian-Space-Agency-Gets-Ready-for-Two-Launches/2015/07/06/article2905536.ece. dead. July 8, 2015. The New Indian Express.
  3. News: ISRO successfully launches PSLV-C28 carrying 5 UK satellites. The Economic Times.
  4. Web site: Surrey to Build Three Optical Imaging Satellites for Chinese Firm.