Status
Launch Successful
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Description
GSAT-9 is a multi band communication and observation satellite. It carries a GAGAN (regional Indian GPS navigational system) navigation payload to provide GPS services to security forces and air traffic control organizations. Weighing about 2330 kg, satellite has an operational lifetime of 12 years.
Details
Type
Communications
Orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
Location
Unknown
Date
Fri, May 5, 2017, 11:27
Weather
Pro