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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
Launch vehicle
GSLV Mk. II →
Launch provider
Indian Space Research Organization →

Payloads deployed · 1

GSAT-9
GEO