PSLV | IRS-P3

Indian Space Research Organization flew PSLV | IRS-P3 on a PSLV out of Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India, placing its payload in 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 First Launch Pad
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
PSLV | IRS-P3 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1996-03-21T04:53:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    PSLV lifts off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India.
  2. Max-Q
    PSLV passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    Main engine cutoff — the first stage shuts down as planned.
  4. Stage separation
    Stage separation — the first stage separates cleanly.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage engine ignites for the next phase of flight.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in LEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

Last updated: