May 5, 2017 11:27 am

SouthAsiaSat (GSAT-9)

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GSLV Mk II

Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
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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.
Launch Overview
Window Open 11:00 UTC
Window Close 15:00 UTC
Lift Off May 5, 2017 · 11:27 UTC
Launch Facility Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
Launch Pad Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad
Target Orbit Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer Indian Space Research Organization
Payload SouthAsiaSat (GSAT-9)
Rocket GSLV Mk II
Destination Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location See Mission Notes
Landing Type RTLS / Droneship
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.

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Indian Space Research Organization
Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad
Launch Overview
Window Open 11:00 UTC
Window Close 15:00 UTC
Lift Off May 5, 2017 · 11:27 UTC
Launch Facility Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
Launch Pad Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad
Target Orbit Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer Indian Space Research Organization
Payload SouthAsiaSat (GSAT-9)
Rocket GSLV Mk II
Destination Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location See Mission Notes
Landing Type RTLS / Droneship

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