GSLV Mk II | INSAT-3DR

GSLV Mk II | INSAT-3DR rode a GSLV Mk II into space from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India, deploying its payload to GTO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Indian Space Research Organization
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
GSLV Mk II
Launch site
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
Launch pad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad
Payload
—
Target orbit
GTO
GSLV Mk II | INSAT-3DR cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2016-09-08T11:20:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    GSLV Mk II roars off the pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
  4. Stage separation
    Clean stage separation confirmed.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in GTO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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