What rocket is launching IRS-P3?

IRS-P3 is launching on the PSLV.

Who is launching IRS-P3?

IRS-P3 is being launched by Indian Space Research Organization, a government launch provider founded in 1969.

Where is IRS-P3 launching from?

IRS-P3 is launching from Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India.

What orbit is IRS-P3 heading to?

IRS-P3 is heading to Low Earth Orbit (LEO).

Is the PSLV reusable?

No — the PSLV is an expendable launch vehicle.

How many times has the PSLV flown?

The PSLV has launched 12 times to date, with 10 successful flights.

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IRS-P3

Name: IRS-P3 — PSLV
Start: 1996-03-21T04:53:00Z
End: 1996-03-21T04:53:00Z
Location: Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad

Earth Science

Success

Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO)Government

PSLVLEOorbit

Overview

IRS-P3 (Indian Remote Sensing Satellite) was an Indian experimental earth observation satellite.

Mission details

Orbital Attempt

#4,059

ISRO Mission

#11

Pad Launch

Location Launch

#11

Designator

1996-017

Launch Window

NET

Mar 21, 1996, 4:53 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

Orbital Attempts

Fastest Turnaround

25d 5h

Wikipedia Map

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

Mar 21, 1996, 10:23 AM

Total Launches

104

Total Landings

Coordinates

13.7200, 80.2300

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Frequently asked questions

PSLV Specs

The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) is an expendable medium-lift launch vehicle designed and operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It was developed to allow India to launch its Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) satellites into sun-synchronous orbits, a service that was, until the advent of the PSLV in 1993, commercially available only from Russia. PSLV can also launch small size satellites into Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO).

Length

44 m

Diameter

2.8 m

Launch Mass

295 t

Thrust

4,847 kN

Capacity

3,800 kg

Capacity

1,200 kg

Capacity

1,750 kg

Launch Cost

$21M

Reusable

Maiden Flight

1993

Fastest Turnaround

10mo 25d

Total Launches

Successful

Failed

Consecutive Success

Maiden flight: Sep 20, 1993

Wikipedia

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

Successful

Failed

Pending

Consecutive Success

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Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad

Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India

Frequently asked questions

What rocket is launching IRS-P3?

Who is launching IRS-P3?

Where is IRS-P3 launching from?

What orbit is IRS-P3 heading to?

Is the PSLV reusable?

How many times has the PSLV flown?

What is the IRS-P3 mission?