Planetary Science
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.
Orbital Attempt
#5,278
ISRO Mission
#37
Pad Launch
#22
Location Launch
#38
Designator
2013-009
Feb 25, 2013, 12:31 PM
1 update
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
64
Orbital Attempts
63
Fastest Turnaround
25d 5h
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
Feb 25, 2013, 6:01 PM
Total Launches
104
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
13.7200, 80.2300
