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GSLV-F17/EOS-05 MISSION

GSLV-F17/EOS-05 MISSION

GISAT-1A (EOS-05)

Overview

Destination: Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Mission: Earth Science

Geostationary Transfer Orbit Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India

GISAT-1A (GEO Imaging Satellite) is an Indian earth observing satellite operating from geostationary orbit to facilitate continuous observation of Indian sub-continent, quick monitoring of natural hazards and disaster. EOS-05/GISAT-1A will replace EOS-03/GISAT-1 lost in launch failure in 2021.

Updates

Cosmic_Penguin • Feb. 3, 2026, 8:11 a.m.

NET February 20 per NOTAMs.


Cosmic_Penguin • Aug. 27, 2026, 7:56 a.m.

NET September 3 per new NOTAMs, TBC.



Cosmic_Penguin • Feb. 23, 2026, 2:44 p.m.

Reverted back to NET March with cancellation of NOTAMs.


Cosmic_Penguin • Aug. 29, 2026, 12:36 p.m.

Updated T-0.


GSLV Mk II

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Configuration:

Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark II (GSLV Mk II) is the largest launch vehicle developed by India, which is currently in operation. This fourth generation launch vehicle is a three stage vehicle with four liquid strap-ons. The indigenously developed cryogenic Upper Stage (CUS), which is flight proven, forms the third stage of GSLV Mk II. From January 2014, the vehicle has achieved four consecutive successes.

Specifications
  • Max Stage
    3
  • Length
    49.0 m
  • Diameter
    2.8 m
  • Fairing Diameter
    ―
  • Launch Mass
    401.0 T
  • Thrust
    7420.0 kN
Family
  • Name
    GSLV Mk II
  • Family
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  • Variant
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  • Alias
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  • Full Name
    GSLV Mk. II
Payload Capacity
  • Launch Cost
    ―
  • Low Earth Orbit
    ―
  • Geostationary Transfer Orbit
    2500.0 kg
  • Direct Geostationary
    ―
  • Sun-Synchronous Capacity
    ―

Indian Space Research Organization

Indian Space Research Organization

(ISRO)

Chairman: V. Narayanan Founded: 1969 Successes: 85 Failures: 15 Pending: 21

Agency Type:

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."

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