PSLV | Cartosat 2A

A PSLV rocket launched PSLV | Cartosat 2A from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India, targeting LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Indian Space Research Organization
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
PSLV
Launch site
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
Launch pad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
PSLV | Cartosat 2A cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2008-04-28T03:53:51.000Z
    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. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in LEO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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