PADSatish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad
SITESatish Dhawan Space Centre, India →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPECommunications
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.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
GSLV Mk IIMISSION
SouthAsiaSat (GSAT-9)
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
LAUNCH SITE
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, IndiaCOUNTRY
IND
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: bc8056d5-32fb-46f7-9eb6-e91c932972c0
Reported date: May 5, 2017 at 11:27 UTC
Last synced: 2 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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PAYLOAD →
GSAT
Communications
ISROOPERATOR
GEOORBIT
7TOTAL LAUNCHES
VEHICLE — GSLV Mk II →
MANUFACTURER
Indian Space Research Organization
FLIGHTS
12
SUCCESSES
10
SUCCESS RATE
83.3%
Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark II (GSLV Mk II) is the largest launch vehicle developed by India, which is currently in operation. This fourth generation launch vehicle is a three stage vehicle with four liquid strap-ons. The indigenously developed cryogenic Upper Stage (CUS), which is flight proven, forms the third stage of GSLV Mk II. From January 2014, the vehicle has achieved four consecutive successes.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the GSLV Mk II | SouthAsiaSat (GSAT-9) launch?
The GSLV Mk II | SouthAsiaSat (GSAT-9) is scheduled for Friday, May 5, 2017 at 11:27 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 SouthAsiaSat (GSAT-9)?
The GSLV Mk II | SouthAsiaSat (GSAT-9) mission uses the GSLV Mk II rocket, manufactured by Indian Space Research Organization. The GSLV Mk II has flown 12 times with a 83.3% success rate.
Where is the GSLV Mk II | SouthAsiaSat (GSAT-9) launching from?
The launch takes place from Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India.
What orbit is SouthAsiaSat (GSAT-9) going to?
The SouthAsiaSat (GSAT-9) mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching SouthAsiaSat (GSAT-9)?
The GSLV Mk II | SouthAsiaSat (GSAT-9) is operated by Indian Space Research Organization.
Can I watch the GSLV Mk II | SouthAsiaSat (GSAT-9) 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 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch date set: May 5, 2017 at 11:27 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Indian Space Research Organization
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 2 hours ago
●Launch Library 22 hours ago
Launch ID: bc8056d5-32fb-46f7-9eb6-e91c932972c0
●Open-Meteo Weather2 hours ago
Pad weather at 13.72, 80.23
●YouTube Video Search3 days ago
4 videos discovered
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