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GSAT-3

GSLV Mk I launch from Sriharikota (India) on September 20, 2004, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 20, 2004 · 10:31 UTCLaunch 2004-036Launch no. 4,676 in the log
RocketGSLV Mk Ivariant b
SpaceportSriharikotapad FLP
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyISROIndia

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 20, 2004, 10:31
Launch designation
2004-036
Mission
GSAT-3
Vehicle flight ID
GSLV-F01

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
36,097 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.9 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
EDUSAT2004-036ANORAD 28417Indian Space Research OrganizationCommunications1,950 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.