2017 · Indian Space Research Organization
SouthAsiaSat (GSAT-9)
successGSLV Mk II | SouthAsiaSat (GSAT-9)
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.
Overview
- Date / time
- May 5, 2017 at 11:27 AM UTC
- Outcome
- success
- Launch site
- Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad
- Mission
- SouthAsiaSat (GSAT-9)
- Mission type
- Communications
- Orbit achieved
- Geostationary Transfer Orbit