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PROBA-3

PSLV-XL launch from Sriharikota (India) on December 5, 2024, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 5, 2024 · 10:34 UTCLaunch 2024-233Launch no. 6,825 in the log
RocketPSLV-XL
SpaceportSriharikotapad FLP
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyISROIndia

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 5, 2024, 10:34
Launch designation
2024-233
Mission
PROBA-3
Vehicle flight ID
PSLV-C59

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
573 km
Initial apogee
60,562 km
Inclination
59.1°
Payload mass to orbit
0.540 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
PROBA-3 CSC2024-233ANORAD 62256European Space AgencyTechnology340 kgIn orbit
PROBA-3 OSC2024-233CNORAD 62258European Space AgencyTechnology200 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.