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GSLV Mk II | SouthAsiaSat (GSAT-9)
GSLV Mk. II
May 5, 11:27 AM UTC
May 5, 11:27 AM UTC
Mission Elapsed Time
T-00:00:00
Mission Details
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.
- Type
- Communications
- Orbit
- Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
Launch Site
- Pad
- Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad
- Location
- Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
- Country
- 🇮🇳 IND