EOS-03 (GISAT-1)
GSLV Mk II
Indian Space Research Organization
Mission
GISAT-1
Type: Earth Science
GISAT-1 is an Indian earth observation satellite to be launched in geostationary orbit. It is tasked with continuous observation of Indian sub-continent and quick monitoring of natural hazards and disaster. GISAT carries an imaging payload consisting of of multi-spectral, multi-resolution from 50 m to 1.5 km. It will provide pictures of the area of interest on near real time basis including border areas.
Location
Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad
Sriharikota, Republic of India
83 rockets have launched from Sriharikota, Republic of India.
Rocket
GSLV Mk. II – Indian Space Research Organization
- Family: GSLV
- Length: 49 m
- Diameter: 2.8 m
- Launch Mass: 401 T
- Low Earth Orbit Capacity: 0 kg
The GSLV Mk. II was manufactured by Indian Space Research Organization with the first launch on 2010-04-15. GSLV Mk. II has 6 successful launches and 2 failed launches with a total of 8 launches. 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.
Agency
Indian Space Research Organization – ISRO
- Type: Government
- Abbreviation: ISRO
- Administration: Chairman: S. Somanath
- Founded: 1969
- Launchers: PSLV | GSLV
- Spacecraft: Gaganyaan
- Country: IND
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.”
Good to see a satellite covering natural disaster prevention and coverage in real time. Well done ISRO.
This is an unfortunate failure.
2nd failed launch .
Debrief will cover all issues to ensure next launch will be successful .
Never give up space exploration .
Every country that endeavors space flight has a number of launches that turned in learning events.