GSAT-7AGSLV Mk II Indian Space Research Organization Launch Status Success Wed ยท Dec 19th, 2018 5:40 AM - 9:30 AM EST Watch Online https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3k9yJI1i5UM Mission GSAT-7A Type: Communications GSAT-7A is a geostationary communications satellite for the Indian Air Force (IAF). Location Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad Sriharikota, Republic of India 53 launches have been at this location. Rocket GSLV Mk II Length: 49 meters Diameter: 2.8 meters First Launched: 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 Spacecraft: 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