PSLV-CA | Megha-Tropiques

Indian Space Research Organization flew PSLV-CA | Megha-Tropiques on a PSLV out of Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India, placing its payload in the designated orbit.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Indian Space Research Organization
Mission type
Orbital
Rocket
PSLV
Launch site
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
Launch pad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad
Payload
—
Target orbit
Unknown
PSLV-CA | Megha-Tropiques cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2011-10-12T05:31:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    PSLV 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. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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