LAUNCH CENTER

Launch Image
Success
Fri May 05 2017
Indian Space Research Organization

SouthAsiaSat (GSAT-9)

Launch Successful
LAUNCH PREVIEW

Launch Time

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(11:27 AM UTC)

Launch Window Start

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(11:00 AM UTC)

Launch Window End

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(3:00 PM UTC)

RECOVERY OVERVIEW

Location

No Recovery Specified

Type

No Recovery Specified

Rocket Details

Name:

GSLV Mk. II

Description:

Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark II (GSLV Mk II) is the largest launch vehicle developed by India, which is currently in operation. This fourth generation launch vehicle is a three stage vehicle with four liquid strap-ons. The indigenously developed cryogenic Upper Stage (CUS), which is flight proven, forms the third stage of GSLV Mk II. From January 2014, the vehicle has achieved four consecutive successes.

GSLV Mk. II rocket
MISSION OVERVIEW
  • Type: Communications
  • GSAT-9 is a multi band communication and observation satellite. It carries a GAGAN (regional Indian GPS navigational system) navigation payload to provide GPS services to security forces and air traffic control organizations. Weighing about 2330 kg, satellite has an operational lifetime of 12 years.
COMPLEX OVERVIEW

Location

Sriharikota, Republic of India

Pad

Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad