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GSAT-1

GSLV Mk I launch from Sriharikota (India) on April 18, 2001, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 18, 2001 · 10:13 UTCLaunch 2001-015Launch no. 4,466 in the log
RocketGSLV Mk Ivariant a
SpaceportSriharikotapad FLP
OutcomePartial · 0.8stage 3 propulsion failure / early shutdown
Launch agencyISROIndia

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 18, 2001, 10:13
Launch designation
2001-015
Mission
GSAT-1
Vehicle flight ID
GSLV-D1

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
35,859 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.5 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS80 · S3P

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
GSAT-12001-015ANORAD 26745Indian Space Research OrganizationCommunications1,530 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.