The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set to launch its heaviest satellite– GSAT 19 from the second launch pad (SLP) at Satish Dhawan Space Research Center at Sriharikota today. GSAT 19 weighs 3,136 kg will be carried by the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark- III (GSLV MK III) rocket. The rocket will carry the satellite to an altitude of 179 Km above the Earth in the Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO).
The countdown for the launch began at 3:58 pm on Sunday and was progressing smoothly according to the ISRO officials. GSLV MK III is a three-stage rocket that is capable of placing 4 tonnes class satellites of GSAT series into the GTO. It can also place a payload of up to 8,000 Kg into the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at an altitude of 600 Km.
GSAT 19 is powered by an indigenously developed Lithium-ion battery and has a shelf-life of 10 years.
Check out the live updates here:
6:00 PM:
Maiden flight of #GslvMarkIII resounding success. Inserts GSAT-19 multibeam satellite into a geosynchronous transfer orbit.
— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) June 5, 2017
5:57 PM:
GSLV Mark III mission successful! ISRO is a team of champions in a ‘league’ of its own. India stands & applauds.. pic.twitter.com/DjRIErH3Mx
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) June 5, 2017
5:56 PM:
Congratulations to @isro for GSLV Mk III D1, heaviest rocket, launched from Sriharikota, AP. Mission to aid India’s communication resources. pic.twitter.com/A30INy765B
— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) June 5, 2017
5:55 PM:
Proud Moment !!
ISRO successfully placed the Communication satellite #GSAT19 into the Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit from SDSC, Sriharikota. pic.twitter.com/1XR7lh7hBd— Prasar Bharati (@prasarbharati) June 5, 2017
5:53 PM:
Heartiest congratulations to ISRO on historic launch of GSLV-Mk III. Nation is proud of this significant achievement: President Mukherjee pic.twitter.com/kfI5Qj9fSV
— ANI (@ANI_news) June 5, 2017
5:52 PM:
The GSLV – MKIII D1/GSAT-19 mission takes India closer to the next generation launch vehicle and satellite capability. The nation is proud!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 5, 2017
5:51 PM:
Congratulations to the dedicated scientists of ISRO for the successful launch of GSLV – MKIII D1/GSAT-19 mission.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 5, 2017
5:50 PM:
I take this opportunity to congratulate the entire team which worked on this project: ISRO Chief Kiran Kumar #GSLVMK3
— ANI (@ANI_news) June 5, 2017
5:49 PM:
ISRO launches its most powerful rocket GSLV Mark III carrying GSAT-19 communication satellite from Sriharikota, AP #GSLVMK3 pic.twitter.com/3Tnme9Qlz5
— ANI (@ANI_news) June 5, 2017
5:47 PM:
Congratulations to @isro for the Launch of GSLV Mk III – India’s heaviest rocket. #ISRO #GSLVMK3 @Manikrao_INC @INCMaharashtra pic.twitter.com/p0wxxBmmB3
— Deputy Chairman MLC (@Dy_ChairmanMLC) June 5, 2017
5:45 PM:
Congratulations @isro
It took 15 years to launch #GSLVMK3.. what a hard work behind this success.#JaiVigyan #ISRO #India— Alka Lamba (@LambaAlka) June 5, 2017
5:42 PM:
Brilliant. Congratulations, @isro. A proud moment, indeed. #GSLVMK3 pic.twitter.com/8FXkst9qla
— Anand Ranganathan (@ARanganathan72) June 5, 2017
5:41 PM:
Today #GSLVMK3 launches from #India #sreharikota another successful of great #indiaISRO pic.twitter.com/N6lWrjlMDi
— #H S C B# (@IvBashkarBaskar) June 5, 2017
5:35 PM:
ISRO launches GSLV Mark III carrying GSAT-19 communication satellite from Sriharikota, AP pic.twitter.com/MvoRhyD9To
— ANI (@ANI_news) June 5, 2017
5:28 PM: ISRO launches GSLV Mark III carrying GSAT-19 from Sriharikota
5:25 PM:
#WATCH ISRO launches GSLV Mark III carrying GSAT-19 communication satellite from Sriharikota, AP https://t.co/qD3Z2almEr
— ANI (@ANI_news) June 5, 2017
5:24 PM: ISRO will launch another communication satellite GSAT 11 in January next year, which will health in strengthening Internet connectivity in India
5:22 PM: GSAT 19 will help to connect the areas that have not been linked via high-speed fibre optic cables
5:19 PM: 10 minutes to go. Meanwhile, read these 7 things you should know about India’s heaviest rocket
5:17 PM: The indigenously developed Lithium ion batteries will be used to power electric cars and buses
5:15 PM: GSLV MK III weighs as much as five fully loaded Boeing Jumbo Jets
5:13 PM: According to the former ISRO chairman K Kasturirangan, GSLV MK III will ferry Indian astronauts to space
5:10 PM: The core stage is fueled by liquid propellant that weighs 110 tonnes
5:07 PM: GSLV MK III has two solid boosters weighing 205 tonnes
5:05 PM: GSLV MK III is a three-stage heavy launch vehicle developed by ISRO, wherein the cryogenic engine called C25 is carrying 28 tonnes of propellant
5:00 PM: GSLV MK III, which weighs 640 tonnes, is India’s heaviest but shortest rocket standing 43.3 m tall
