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GSAT-2

GSLV Mk I launch from Sriharikota (India) on May 8, 2003, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 8, 2003 · 11:28 UTCLaunch 2003-018Launch no. 4,593 in the log
RocketGSLV Mk Ivariant a
SpaceportSriharikotapad FLP
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyISROIndia

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 8, 2003, 11:28
Launch designation
2003-018
Mission
GSAT-2
Vehicle flight ID
GSLV-D2

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
37,999 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.8 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
GSAT-22003-018ANORAD 27807Indian Space Research OrganizationCommunications1,800 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.