Indian Space Research Organization

SouthAsiaSat (GSAT-9)

GSLV Mk. II

SUCCESS
Success

Friday, May 5, 2017 · 11:27 UTC

Mission

/01

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.

Mission Type

Communications

Orbit

Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)

Probability

N/A

Status

Launch Successful

Vehicle & Pad

/02

Rocket

GSLV Mk. II

Launch Pad

Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad

Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India

13.720° N, 80.230° E

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