GSAT-6AGSLV Mk II Indian Space Research Organization Launch Status Success Thu ยท Mar 29th, 2018 7:26 AM EDT Watch Online https://www.isro.gov.in/gslv-f08-gsat-6a-mission/gslv-f08-onboard-camera-video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzERHkm_Ld8 Mission GSAT-6A Type: Communications 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. Location Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad Sriharikota, Republic of India 54 rockets have launched from Sriharikota, Republic of India. Rocket GSLV Mk II Length: 49 meters Diameter: 2.8 meters First Launch: April 15, 2010 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. The GSLV Mk II rocket has been launched a total of 7 times with 6 successful and 1 failed launches. Agency Indian Space Research Organization Type: Government Abbreviation: ISRO Administration: Director: Kailasavadivoo Sivan Founded: 1969 Launchers: PSLV | GSLV 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.” View Rocket Launch Schedule