Launches / GSLV Mk II
GSLV Mk II, flown by Indian Space Research Organization
This is Indian Space Research Organization's 2nd launch of 2026, and its 100th in all.
Counting every operator, it is the 210th orbital launch attempt anywhere in 2026, and the first from Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad.
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.
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.
12 flights, 10 of them successful.
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."
99 launches so far, 84 of them successful.
It goes up from Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India.
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