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IRS-1D

PSLV launch from Sriharikota (India) on September 29, 1997, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 29, 1997 · 04:47 UTCLaunch 1997-057Launch no. 4,176 in the log
RocketPSLVvariant C
SpaceportSriharikotapad FLP
OutcomePartial · 0.75stage 4 propulsion failure / early shutdown
Launch agencyISROIndia

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 29, 1997, 04:47
Launch designation
1997-057
Mission
IRS-1D
Vehicle flight ID
PSLV-C1

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
834 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.2 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS75 · S4P

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
IRS-1D1997-057ANORAD 24971Indian Space Research OrganizationOptical imaging1,250 kgIn orbit

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.