ISRO GSLV Mk. II GSAT-6A
GSLV Mk. II
Status
Success
Date
29 MAR 2018
11:26
Launch Provider
Indian Space Research Organization
Launch Pad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
Mission Overview
GSAT-6A is and Indian geostationary communications satellite for multi-media mobile applications. Weighing about 2000 kg, satellite is expected to operate in orbit for 9 years.
Rocket
GSLV Mk. II
Mission Type
Communications
Orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Stages
3
Livestream
Not availableRocket Details
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.
Height
49 m
Diameter
2.8 m
Launch Mass
401 T
Thrust
7,420 kN