ISRO GSLV Mk. II SouthAsiaSat (GSAT-9)
GSLV Mk. II
Status
Success
Date
5 MAY 2017
11:27
Launch Provider
Indian Space Research Organization
Launch Pad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
Mission Overview
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.
Rocket
GSLV Mk. II
Mission Type
Communications
Orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Stages
3
Livestream
Rocket 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