2017 is going to be an eventful year for ISRO with several important launches planned back to back. ISRO is already very close to achieving its aim of having at least one launch mission every 30 days.
The first launch planned this year is the launch of CARTOSAT-2D satellite using PSLV-C37 along with several small payloads from foreign customers. The launch is expected in early February.
The second launch and probably the one to be most watched out for will be the first development flight of GSLV-MK III. The vehicle will launch GSAT-19E, a communication satellite weighing around 3200 kgs. Liftoff can be expected in March.
The third launch to keep an eye on will be the launch of GSAT-9 satellite onboard GSLV-MK II. Weighing around 2195 kgs, the satellite will have a power generation capacity of 3000 watts and is expected to give 12 years of service.
Other than these there are several small missions planned for the year ahead.
In the image attached below, GSLV MK-III can be seen integrated with CARE at second launch pad SHAR, a day prior to LVM-3/CARE mission.
Image Courtesy : ISRO
The first launch planned this year is the launch of CARTOSAT-2D satellite using PSLV-C37 along with several small payloads from foreign customers. The launch is expected in early February.
The second launch and probably the one to be most watched out for will be the first development flight of GSLV-MK III. The vehicle will launch GSAT-19E, a communication satellite weighing around 3200 kgs. Liftoff can be expected in March.
The third launch to keep an eye on will be the launch of GSAT-9 satellite onboard GSLV-MK II. Weighing around 2195 kgs, the satellite will have a power generation capacity of 3000 watts and is expected to give 12 years of service.
Other than these there are several small missions planned for the year ahead.
In the image attached below, GSLV MK-III can be seen integrated with CARE at second launch pad SHAR, a day prior to LVM-3/CARE mission.
Image Courtesy : ISRO
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