Earth Science
IRS-P4 (Indian Remote Sensing Satellite) or Oceansat is the first indian satellite primarily built for Ocean applications. Kitsat (Korean Institute of Technology Satellite 3), renamed on orbit as Uribyol 3, was the first Korean satellite in true sense and was launched by an Indian PSLV-G (2) rocket in May 1999.
Orbital Attempt
#4,319
ISRO Mission
#13
Pad Launch
#5
Location Launch
#13
Designator
1999-029
May 26, 1999, 6:22 AM
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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
May 26, 1999, 11:52 AM
Total Launches
104
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
13.7200, 80.2300
