| Organization | AMSAT-India, William Leijenaar |
|---|---|
| Mission Type | Communications |
| Satellite of | Earth |
| Launch | May 5, 2005 on PSLV-C6 |
| Launch site | Sriharikota |
| Mission duration | Achieved: 9 Years and 2 Months |
| Mass | 42.5 kg (launch) |
| Orbital elements | |
| Semi-major axis | 7004.27 km |
| Eccentricity | 0.0027 |
| Inclination | 97.89 degrees |
| Orbital Period | 97.23 minutes |
| Right ascension of the ascending node | 65.14 degrees |
| Argument of perigee | 222.72 degrees |
HAMSAT also known as HAMSAT INDIA, VU2SAT and VO-52 is a microsatellite weighing 42.5 kilograms (93.7 lb), providing amateur radio satellite communications services for Indian and international amateur radio operators. This satellite carries the in-orbit designation of VO-52, and is an OSCAR series satellite.