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2021 · Indian Space Research Organization

GISAT-1

failureGSLV Mk II | EOS-03 (GISAT-1)

GISAT-1 is an Indian earth observation satellite to be launched in geostationary orbit. It is tasked with continuous observation of Indian sub-continent and quick monitoring of natural hazards and disaster. GISAT carries an imaging payload consisting of of multi-spectral, multi-resolution from 50 m to 1.5 km. It will provide pictures of the area of interest on near real time basis including border areas.

Overview

Date / time
August 12, 2021 at 12:13 AM UTC
Outcome
failure
Launch site
Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad
Mission
GISAT-1
Mission type
Earth Science
Orbit achieved
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
FailureThird stage of the launch vehicle did not ignite due to a technical anomaly
Launch vehicle
GSLV Mk. II →
Launch provider
Indian Space Research Organization →