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Launch FailureIndian Space Research Organization

GSLV: INSAT-4C

Failure:The primary cause for the failure was the sudden loss of thrust in one out of the four liquid propellant strap-on stages (S4) immediately after lift-off at 0.2 sec. Rocket's self destruct was engaged over the Bay of Bengal.
Monday, 10 July 2006
GSLV: INSAT-4C

Mission Data

Indian Space Research Organization
🇮🇳Indian Space Research OrganizationEst. 1969
Launch VehicleGSLV
Vehicle FamilyGSLV
Vehicle Record2 of 6 launches (33.3%)
Provider TypeGovernment
Agency Record86 successes / 15 failures (85%)
Success Streak2 consecutive
Launch PadSatish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad
Location🇮🇳 Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India IND
Orbital Launches This Year#31
Agency Launches This Year#1
Launches From This Pad34
Launches From This Site106
Status Note

Either the launch vehicle did not reach orbit, or the payload(s) failed to separate.

About GSLV

GSLVGeosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle abbreviated as GSLV, is an expendable launch system operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

Launch Site

Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad · 13.7199°N 80.2304°E

Launch data from Launch Library 2 by The Space Devs.