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SARAL

PSLV-CAIndian Space Research OrganizationSatish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad
Monday, February 25, 2013 · 12:31 PM UTC

This mission is complete.

Mission Brief

SARAL or Satellite with ARgos and ALtiKa is a cooperative altimetry technology mission of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and CNES (Space Agency of France). SARAL is tasked to perform altimetric measurements designed to study ocean circulation and sea surface elevation.

PayloadSARAL
OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit
CustomerIndian Space Research Organization
Stages4
PadSatish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India

Mission Timeline

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Ground vector

Launch site

Site locked

Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad

Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India

Global range
SITE LOCK
Latitude
13.733°N
Longitude
80.235°E

Range Weather

Launch commit criteria

Clear
Watch
TrackingNo active constraints
Weather Rules

Tracking no weather issues at this time.

Primary concern
No weather issues
Rule count
0
Temperature
Not reported
Surface wind
Not reported
Window

12:31 PM UTC - 12:31 PM UTC

Vehicle

Height44 m
LEO Payload3,800 kg
Launches117
Successes84

Provider

Indian Space Research Organization

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IND • Founded 1969

Schedule History

No meaningful launch-time or status changes recorded.