PADSatish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad
SITESatish Dhawan Space Centre, India →ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEPlanetary Science
MISSION OVERVIEW
SARAL or Satellite with ARgos and ALtiKa is a cooperative altimetry technology mission of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and CNES (Space Agency of France). SARAL is tasked to perform altimetric measurements designed to study ocean circulation and sea surface elevation.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
PSLVMISSION
SARAL
MISSION TYPE
Planetary Science
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
LAUNCH SITE
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, IndiaCOUNTRY
IND
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 6fda7a6c-9743-424b-adbe-2876f3a141d1
Reported date: Feb 25, 2013 at 12:31 UTC
Last synced: 3 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — PSLV →
MANUFACTURER
Indian Space Research Organization
VARIANT
CA
FLIGHTS
18
SUCCESSES
18
SUCCESS RATE
100%
The PSLV-CA, CA meaning "Core Alone", model premiered on 23 April 2007. The CA model does not include the six strap-on boosters used by the PSLV standard variant. The fourth stage of the CA variant has 400 kg less propellant when compared to its standard version. It currently has capability to launch 1,100 kg to a 622 km Sun synchronous orbit.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the PSLV-CA | SARAL launch?
The PSLV-CA | SARAL is scheduled for Monday, February 25, 2013 at 12:31 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for SARAL?
The PSLV-CA | SARAL mission uses the PSLV rocket, manufactured by Indian Space Research Organization. The PSLV has flown 18 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the PSLV-CA | SARAL launching from?
The launch takes place from Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India.
What orbit is SARAL going to?
The SARAL mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching SARAL?
The PSLV-CA | SARAL is operated by Indian Space Research Organization.
Can I watch the PSLV-CA | SARAL 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 00:02 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch date set: Feb 25, 2013 at 12:31 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Indian Space Research Organization
Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 3 hours ago
●Launch Library 23 hours ago
Launch ID: 6fda7a6c-9743-424b-adbe-2876f3a141d1
●Open-Meteo Weather3 hours ago
Pad weather at 13.73, 80.24
●YouTube Video Search3 weeks ago
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