PSLV XL | Resourcesat-2A

PSLV XL | Resourcesat-2A lifted off aboard a PSLV-XL from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India, carrying its payload to SSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Indian Space Research Organization
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
PSLV-XL
Launch site
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
Launch pad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad
Payload
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Target orbit
SSO
PSLV XL | Resourcesat-2A cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2016-12-07T04:54:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    PSLV-XL clears the pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India and begins its ascent.
  2. Max-Q
    PSLV-XL pushes through the region of maximum dynamic pressure.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First stage completes its burn; main engine cutoff.
  4. Stage separation
    First and second stages separate on schedule.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage ignition confirmed.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbital insertion burn complete; now in SSO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission declared a complete success.

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