Mission Log

Launch Provider

Indian Space Research Organization

Country

India

Founded

1969

Leadership

Chairman: V. Narayanan

Launch Record

84 success, 15 failed

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the space agency of the Government of India headquartered in the city of Bangalore. Its vision is to "harness space technology for national development while pursuing space science research and planetary exploration."

Type

Earth Science

Target Orbit

Geostationary Transfer Orbit

GISAT-1A (GEO Imaging Satellite) is an Indian earth observing satellite operating from geostationary orbit to facilitate continuous observation of Indian sub-continent, quick monitoring of natural hazards and disaster.

Height

49.0 m

Diameter

2.8 m

Liftoff Mass

401.0 t

Liftoff Thrust

7420.0 kN

Mass to GTO

2500.0 kg

Reusable

No

Maiden Flight

2010-04-15

Launch Success

10 / 12

Consecutive Success

4

Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark II (GSLV Mk II) is the largest launch vehicle developed by India, which is currently in operation. This fourth generation launch vehicle is a three stage vehicle with four liquid strap-ons. The indigenously developed cryogenic Upper Stage (CUS), which is flight proven, forms the third stage of GSLV Mk II. From January 2014, the vehicle has achieved four consecutive successes.

Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India

The second launch pad was built between 1999 and 2003. It became functional in 2005 and has since been used for various rockets. This launch pad supports missions by PSLV, GSLV, LVM3 rockets and is even envisioned for India's future crewed spaceflight.