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RISAT-1

PSLV-XL launch from Sriharikota (India) on April 26, 2012, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 26, 2012 · 00:17 UTCLaunch 2012-017Launch no. 5,206 in the log
RocketPSLV-XL
SpaceportSriharikotapad FLP
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyISROIndia

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 26, 2012, 00:17
Launch designation
2012-017
Mission
RISAT-1
Vehicle flight ID
PSLV-C19

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
550 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.9 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
RISAT-12012-017ANORAD 38248Indian Space Research OrganizationRadar imaging1,858 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.