Failure
GSLV | GSAT-1
Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO)Government
GSLV
Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at 10:13 AM
Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#4,467
ISRO Mission
#14
Pad Launch
#6
Location Launch
#14
Designator
2001-015
Launch Window
NET
Apr 18, 2001, 10:13 AM
Schedule Changes
1 update
Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad
India has two launch pads at the site. The First Launch Pad, operational since 1993, is used for Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, Small Satellite Launch Vehicle and formerly used by Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle.
Total Launches
63
Orbital Attempts
62
Fastest Turnaround
25d 5h
Status Details
Failure Reason
Payload placed into lower than planned orbit. Payload didn't have enough fuel to get to a usable orbit.
GSLV Specs
GSLVGeosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle abbreviated as GSLV, is an expendable launch system operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
Length
49.13 m
Diameter
2.8 m
Launch Mass
414 t
Thrust
4,860 kN
LEO Capacity
5,000 kg
GTO Capacity
2,500 kg
Launch Cost
$47M
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
2001
Fastest Turnaround
1y 1mo
Total Launches
6
Successful
2
Failed
4
Consecutive Success
0
Maiden flight: Apr 18, 2001
Indian Space Research Organization
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the space agency of the Government of India headquartered in the city of Bangalore. Its vision is to "harness space technology for national development while pursuing space science research and planetary exploration."
Founded
1969
Administrator
Chairman: V. Narayanan
Total Launches
99
Successful
84
Failed
15
Pending
17
Consecutive Success
0
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
Satish Dhawan Space Centre – SDSC (formerly Sriharikota Range – SHAR),[1] is the primary spaceport of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), located in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Local Launch Time
Apr 18, 2001, 3:43 PM
Total Launches
103
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
13.7200, 80.2300