INDIAN SPACE RESEARCH ORGANIZATION

ASLV | SROSS-C

SUCCESSMay 20, 1992 at 00:30 UTCASLV
PADSLV-3 Launch Pad
SITESatish Dhawan Space Centre, India →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEEarth Science

SROSS C and C2 (Stretched Rohini Satellite Series) were the third and fourth satellites in ISRO’s SROSS series and to perform experiments on Gamma-ray astronomy and ionospheric science.

VEHICLE
ASLV
MISSION
SROSS-C
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
SLV-3 Launch Pad
COUNTRY
IND
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 6cf128ef-cc7d-4402-b455-e3eb2f3bf041
Reported date: May 20, 1992 at 00:30 UTC
Last synced: 5 hours ago
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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.

When is the ASLV | SROSS-C launch?
The ASLV | SROSS-C is scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, 1992 at 12:30 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for SROSS-C?
The ASLV | SROSS-C 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-C launching from?
The launch takes place from SLV-3 Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India.
What orbit is SROSS-C going to?
The SROSS-C mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching SROSS-C?
The ASLV | SROSS-C is operated by Indian Space Research Organization.
Can I watch the ASLV | SROSS-C 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.
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch date set: May 20, 1992 at 00:30 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Indian Space Research Organization
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 5 hours ago
Launch Library 25 hours ago
Launch ID: 6cf128ef-cc7d-4402-b455-e3eb2f3bf041
Open-Meteo Weather16 hours ago
Pad weather at 13.67, 80.23