MISSION OVERVIEW
Indian satellite used to test the ASLV booster
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
ASLV
MISSION
SROSS-A
MISSION TYPE
Test Flight
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
SLV-3 Launch Pad
LAUNCH SITE
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, IndiaCOUNTRY
IND
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: f25fe46b-f348-4c2e-8806-7c7393e6aea7
Reported date: Mar 24, 1987 at 06:39 UTC
Last synced: 7 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
Indian Space Research Organization
FLIGHTS
4
SUCCESSES
2
SUCCESS RATE
50%
The Augmented Satellite Launch Vehicle or Advanced Satellite Launch Vehicle, also known as ASLV, was a Small-lift launch vehicle five-stage solid-fuel rocket developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to place 150 kg satellites into LEO. ISRO did not have sufficient funds for both the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle programme and the ASLV programme at the same time and the ASLV programme was terminated after the initial developmental flights.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the ASLV | SROSS-A launch?
The ASLV | SROSS-A is scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, 1987 at 6:39 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: FAILURE.
What rocket is being used for SROSS-A?
The ASLV | SROSS-A mission uses the ASLV rocket, manufactured by Indian Space Research Organization. The ASLV has flown 4 times with a 50% success rate.
Where is the ASLV | SROSS-A launching from?
The launch takes place from SLV-3 Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India.
What orbit is SROSS-A going to?
The SROSS-A mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching SROSS-A?
The ASLV | SROSS-A is operated by Indian Space Research Organization.
Can I watch the ASLV | SROSS-A launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 24, 1987 at 06:39 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Indian Space Research Organization
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch failure reported
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 7 hours ago
●Launch Library 27 hours ago
Launch ID: f25fe46b-f348-4c2e-8806-7c7393e6aea7
●Open-Meteo Weather18 hours ago
Pad weather at 13.67, 80.23
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