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Launch SuccessfulIndian Space Research Organization
GSLV Mk II: GSAT-6A
GSAT-6A is and Indian geostationary communications satellite for multi-media mobile applications. Weighing about 2000 kg, satellite is expected to operate in orbit for 9 years.
Thursday, 29 March 2018
Mission Data
🇮🇳Indian Space Research OrganizationEst. 1969
Launch VehicleGSLV Mk. II
Vehicle FamilyGSLV
Vehicle Record12 of 14 launches (85.7%)
Provider TypeGovernment
Agency Record86 successes / 15 failures (85%)
Success Streak2 consecutive
Mission TypeCommunications
Target OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit
Launch PadSatish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad
Location🇮🇳 Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India IND
Orbital Launches This Year#27
Agency Launches This Year#2
Launches From This Pad34
Launches From This Site106
Status Note
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
About GSLV Mk. II
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.
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.