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Launch of GSLV-F05 / INSAT-3DR on 08-09-2016

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Launch of GSLV-F05 / INSAT-3DR on 08-09-2016

The GSLV-F05 was launched on Thursday, on 8th September 2016 from SRIHARIKOTA, INDIA.

The GSLV-F05 is carrying 2211 Kg INSAT-3DR, an advanced weather satellite in to Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit. The GSLV-F05 is a first operational flight using Indigenously developed Cryogenic Upper Stage. The Launch Vehicle tracking support to GSLV-F05 will be provided from ISTRAC TTC Stations located at Sriharikota, Port Blair, Singapore (External Agency Support), Brunei & Biak. Click here for the brochure of GSLV-F05/INSAT-3DR.

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