GSAT-19GSLV Mk III Indian Space Research Organization Launch Status Success Mon ยท Jun 5th, 2017 7:58 AM - 11:30 AM EDT Watch Online http://www.isro.gov.in/gslv-mk-iii-d1-gsat-19-launch-live https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0CzoWuWVsM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URoXGp-8e-4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae6LVG0j1Pg Mission GSAT-19 Type: Communications GSAT-19 is an Indian geostationary communications satellite. With a mass of 3200 kg and expected operational lifetime of 15 years, this satellite will test several epxerimental technologies like electrical propulsion, deployable thermal radiatiors, indigenious Li-Ion batteries. Location Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad Sriharikota, Republic of India 53 launches have been at this location. Rocket GSLV Mk III Length: 43.4 meters Diameter: 4 meters First Launched: June 5, 2017 The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III is a three-stage medium-lift launch vehicle developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It is designed to launch satellites into geostationary orbit, and is intended as a launch vehicle for crewed missions under the Indian Human Spaceflight Programme. The GSLV Mk III rocket has been launched a total of 3 times with 3 successful and 0 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