PSLV-C40


PSLV-C40 was the 42nd mission of the Indian Polar [Satellite Launch Vehicle] program in the XL configuration. PSLV-C40 successfully carried and deployed 31 satellites in Sun-synchronous orbits.

Overview

Two Surrey Satellite Technology satellites were launched, the 100 kg Carbonite-2 Earth Observation technology demonstrator and the 168 kg Telesat LEO Phase 1 communications satellite.
Four SpaceBEE sub-CubeSats were launched to test "2-way satellite communications and data relay", probably for the Silicon Valley company Swarm Technologies. However, the U.S. Federal [Communications Commission] had denied regulatory approval for Swarm Technologies 10 cm × 10 cm × 2.8 cm BEE satellites as they were too small to be reliably tracked by the United States [Space Surveillance Network], so may become an impact hazard to other satellites. If confirmed, the FCC may take regulatory action over these satellites.

Launched satellites