LaunchesSouthAsiaSat (GSAT-9)
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SouthAsiaSat (GSAT-9)
GSLV Mk II · Communications
2017Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre
Mission
GSAT-9 is a multi band communication and observation satellite. It carries a GAGAN (regional Indian GPS navigational system) navigation payload to provide GPS services to security forces and air traffic control organizations. Weighing about 2330 kg, satellite has an operational lifetime of 12 years.
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Mission Facts
- Provider
- ISRO
- Rocket
- GSLV Mk II
- Orbit
- GTO
- Pad
- Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad
- NET precision
- Year
- Data source
- LL2