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GSAT-9

GSLV Mk II launch from Sriharikota (India) on May 5, 2017, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 5, 2017 · 11:27 UTCLaunch 2017-024Launch no. 5,637 in the log
SpaceportSriharikotapad SLP
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyISROIndia

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 5, 2017, 11:27
Launch designation
2017-024
Mission
GSAT-9
Vehicle flight ID
GSLV-F09

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
35,949 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.2 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
South Asia Satellite2017-024ANORAD 42695Indian Space Research OrganizationCommunications2,230 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.