Mission Overview
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.
Payloads
1
Type
Communications
Vehicle
GSLV Mk II
Window
11:00 AM UTC – 03:00 PM UTC
Related Missions
Rocket
Indian Space Research Organization
Launch Site
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India