Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad is an active launch pad located in India, situated at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India. The pad has witnessed 33 rocket launches, including 32 orbital launch attempts.
The second launch pad was built between 1999 and 2003. It became functional in 2005 and has since been used for various rockets. This launch pad supports missions by PSLV, GSLV, LVM3 rockets and is even envisioned for India's future crewed spaceflight.
Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad Launch Record
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| Total Launches | 33 |
| Orbital Launch Attempts | 32 |
| Fastest Turnaround | 31 days, 31 minutes |
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
Satish Dhawan Space Centre – SDSC (formerly Sriharikota Range – SHAR) is the primary spaceport of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), located in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Celestial Body | Earth |
| Total Launches | 105 |
Agency
Chairman: V. Narayanan
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."