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GSAT-7A

GSLV Mk II launch from Sriharikota (India) on December 19, 2018, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 19, 2018 · 10:40 UTCLaunch 2018-105Launch no. 5,809 in the log
RocketGSLV Mk IIvariant c
SpaceportSriharikotapad SLP
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyISROIndia

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 19, 2018, 10:40
Launch designation
2018-105
Mission
GSAT-7A
Vehicle flight ID
GSLV-F11

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
42,013 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.2 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
GSAT-7A2018-105ANORAD 43864Indian Air ForceCommunications2,250 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.