GSLV Mk II | SouthAsiaSat (GSAT-9)

GSLV Mk II | SouthAsiaSat (GSAT-9) 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
Communications
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 | SouthAsiaSat (GSAT-9) cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2017-05-05T11:27:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — GSLV Mk II is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — GSLV Mk II endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First-stage main engine cutoff (MECO) confirmed.
  4. Stage separation
    The spent first stage separates from the upper stage.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Upper stage ignites, continuing the journey toward orbit.
  6. Orbit insertion
    The mission reaches GTO, successfully entering orbit.
  7. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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