Launch Overview
Vehicle
GSLV Mk II
Agency
Indian Space Research Organization
Site / Pad
SHAR / SLP
Outcome
Success
Flight
GSLV-F09
COSPAR Designator
2017-024
Mission
SouthAsiaSat (GSAT-9) (Communications)
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 & Provider
Rocket
GSLV Mk. II
Provider
Indian Space Research Organization
Agency launches
55 (2 YTD)
Site launches
59 (2 YTD)
Pad launches
13 (1 YTD)