GSLV Mk. II — mission imagery
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SouthAsiaSat (GSAT-9)

GSLV Mk. IIIndian Space Research OrganizationSatish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad
Friday, May 5, 2017 · 11:27 AM UTC

This mission is complete.

Mission Brief

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.

PayloadSouthAsiaSat (GSAT-9)
OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit
CustomerIndian Space Research Organization
Stages3
PadSatish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India

Mission Timeline

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Ground vector

Launch site

Site locked

Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad

Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India

Global range
SITE LOCK
Latitude
13.720°N
Longitude
80.230°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

11:00 AM UTC - 03:00 PM UTC

Vehicle

GSLV Mk. II

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Height49 m
LEO Payload0 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.