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GSLV Mk II | SouthAsiaSat (GSAT-9)

May 5, 2017 at 11:27 AM UTC

Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India

GSLV Mk II | SouthAsiaSat (GSAT-9) launch image
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May 5, 2017 at 11:27 AM UTC

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Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad

Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India · 13.7199, 80.2304

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Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad

Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India

Launch probability
-1%
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May 5, 2017 at 11:00 AM UTC
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May 5, 2017 at 3:00 PM UTC
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June 14, 2023 at 4:08 AM UTC

Mission description

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.

Vehicle

GSLV Mk. II

GSLV

Height

49 m

Diameter

2.8 m

LEO capacity

0 kg

Successful launches

10

Launch complex

Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad

Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India

Satish Dhawan Space Centre – SDSC (formerly Sriharikota Range – SHAR),[1] is the primary spaceport of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), located in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

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