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GSAT-6A

Rocket launch

by India

Launch time29 Mar 201811:26 UTC

success

Orbit: GTO

Serial number: F08

Used an enhanced version of the Vikas engine called High Thrust Vikas Engine (HTVE) which had a thrust of 848 kN in GS2 stage. Electro-hydraulic Actuation used for gimballing in GS2 stage was replaced by more reliable Electro-Mechanical Actuation. Even though the launch was a success, communication was lost with the satellite 48 hours after launch.

Rocket GSLVMk II

launched from Satish, SLPIndia

Payloads

Total mass 2140 kg

NamePurposeMassComment
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