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SARAL

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

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Vehicle

The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) is an expendable medium-lift launch vehicle designed and operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It was developed to allow I...

Height44 m
LEO Payload3,800 kg
Launches116
Successes84

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Indian Space Research Organization

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IND • Founded 1969

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the space agency of the Government of India headquartered in the city of Bangalore. Its vision is to "harness space technology for national development while pur...

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

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Launch Site

Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India

LAUNCH SITE
13.733°N, 80.235°E

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.