India
India
Credit - © Mark Wade
Launch Sites in India
  • Balasore. Agency: DRDO. Type: Suborbital Launch Site. Location: Interim Test Range, Balasore Range, Chandipur-On-Sea, Orissa. Latitude: 21°18' N. Longitude: 86°36' E.
  • Sriharikota. Agency: ISRO. Type: Orbital Launch Site. Location: Sriharikota Range, Andhra Pradesh. Latitude: 13°37' N. Longitude: 80°18' E.
  • Thumba. Agency: ISRO. Type: Suborbital Launch Site. Location: Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launch Station, Trivandrum, Kerala. Latitude: 8°32' N. Longitude: 76°52' E.
Rockets Developed in India
  • Agni. - intermediate range ballistic missile - 2 stage ballistic missile consisting of 1 x Agni + 1 x Prithvi
  • Agni 1. - intermediate range ballistic missile - Single stage vehicle consisting of 1 x Agni
  • Agni 2. - intermediate range ballistic missile - Program revived in 1998, assumed to be nuclear warhead-capable.
  • Akash. - surface-to-air missile - Under development; resembles SA-6.
  • ASLV. - all-solid orbital launch vehicle - Status: Out of production.
  • Astra. - air-to-air missile - Under development
  • GSLV. - orbital launch vehicle - Status: In production. Indian launcher for geosynchronous satellites using a Lox/LH2 upper stage developed from Russian technology.
  • Prithvi. - short range ballistic missile - Single stage vehicle. First units deployed in 1995.
  • PSLV. - all-solid orbital launch vehicle - Status: In production. Indian third-generation launch vehicle, large enough to carry polar-orbiting earth resources satellites.
  • RH-125. - sounding rocket - Single stage vehicle
  • RH-200. - sounding rocket - 2 stage vehicle consisting of 1 x RH-200 + 1 x RH-125
  • RH-300. - sounding rocket - Single stage vehicle
  • RH-300/RH-200/RH-200. - sounding rocket - 3 stage vehicle consisting of 1 x RH-300 + 1 x RH-200 + 1 x RH-200
  • RH-560. - sounding rocket - 2 stage vehicle consisting of 1 x RH-560 stage 1 + 1 x RH-300
  • RH-560/300 Mk II. - sounding rocket - 2 stage vehicle consisting of 1 x RH-560 stage 1 + 1 x RH-300 Mk II
  • RH-75. - sounding rocket - Single stage vehicle
  • SLV. - all-solid orbital launch vehicle - Status: Out of production.
  • Trishul. - surface-to-air missile - In development.
Spacecraft Designed in India
  • GSat. - Communications
  • IRS. - Earth Landsat
  • SRE. - Technology Capsule
  • SROSS. - Earth Magnetosphere
  • TES. - Surveillance Military
Space-related People born in India
  • Bhat. - Nagapathi Chidambar Bhat Indian Payload Specialist Astronaut. Born 1948.
  • Chawla. - Dr Kalpana Chawla American Mission Specialist Astronaut. Born 1 July 1961. Died 1 February 2003. Number of Flights: 2.00. Total Time: 31.63 days.
  • Malhotra. - Ravish Malhotra Indian Pilot Cosmonaut. Born 25 December 1943.
  • Nair. - Paramaswaren Radhakrishnan Nair Indian Payload Specialist Astronaut. Born 10 October 1943.
  • Sharma. - Rakesh Sharma Indian Pilot Cosmonaut. Born 13 January 1949. Number of Flights: 1.00. Total Time: 7.90 days.
Chronology of Events for India

1964 July 14 - 06:54 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Judi-Dart. LV Configuration: Judi-Dart TERLS-8.

  • ISRO 11.01 Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 76 km (47 mi). References: 1592. Level: 2.
1964 July 15 - 09:55 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Judi-Dart. LV Configuration: Judi-Dart TERLS-9.
  • ISRO 11.02 Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 76 km (47 mi). References: 1592. Level: 2.
1964 July 16 - 09:10 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Judi-Dart. LV Configuration: Judi-Dart TERLS-10.
  • ISRO 11.03 Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 76 km (47 mi). References: 1592. Level: 2.
1964 August 19 - 06:01 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Judi-Dart. LV Configuration: Judi-Dart TERLS-11.
  • ISRO 11.04 Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 78 km (48 mi). References: 1592. Level: 2.
1964 December 5 - 06:55 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Judi-Dart. LV Configuration: Judi-Dart TERLS-15.
  • ISRO 11.05 Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 77 km (47 mi). References: 1592. Level: 2.
1964 December 15 - 06:30 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Judi-Dart. LV Configuration: Judi-Dart TERLS-16.
  • ISRO 11.06 Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 77 km (47 mi). References: 1592. Level: 2.
1964 December 16 - 07:38 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Judi-Dart. LV Configuration: Judi-Dart TERLS-17.
  • ISRO 11.07 Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 77 km (47 mi). References: 1592. Level: 2.
1965 January 12 - 10:59 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Judi-Dart. LV Configuration: Judi-Dart TERLS-18.
  • ISRO 11.08 Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 77 km (47 mi). References: 1592. Level: 2.
1965 January 13 - 10:15 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Judi-Dart. LV Configuration: Judi-Dart TERLS-19.
  • ISRO 11.09 Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 77 km (47 mi). References: 1592. Level: 2.
1965 February 3 - 07:39 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Judi-Dart. LV Configuration: Judi-Dart TERLS-20.
  • ISRO 11.10 Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 77 km (47 mi). References: 1592. Level: 2.
1965 March 17 - 06:55 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Judi-Dart. LV Configuration: Judi-Dart TERLS-21.
  • ISRO 11.11 Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 77 km (47 mi). References: 1592. Level: 2.
1965 April 28 - 23:57 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C99 TERLS-22?.
  • ISRO 15.02 Aeronomy/Ionosphere mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 1592. Level: 1.
1965 May 1 - 23:43 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C100 TERLS-23?.
  • ISRO 15.01 Ionosphere mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 140 km (80 mi). References: 1592. Level: 1.
1965 May 19 - 07:04 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Judi-Dart. LV Configuration: Judi-Dart TERLS-24?.
  • ISRO 11.12 Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 77 km (47 mi). References: 1592. Level: 2.
1965 June 16 - 07:04 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Judi-Dart. LV Configuration: Judi-Dart TERLS-25.
  • ISRO 11.13 Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 77 km (47 mi). References: 1592. Level: 2.
1965 July 21 - 02:50 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Judi-Dart. LV Configuration: Judi-Dart TERLS-26.
  • ISRO 11.14 Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 77 km (47 mi). References: 1592. Level: 2.
1965 August 18 - 07:10 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Judi-Dart. LV Configuration: Judi-Dart TERLS-27.
  • ISRO 11.15 Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 77 km (47 mi). References: 1592. Level: 2.
1965 September 15 - 09:31 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Judi-Dart. LV Configuration: Judi-Dart TERLS-28.
  • ISRO 11.16 Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 77 km (47 mi). References: 1592. Level: 2.
1965 October 20 - 07:05 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Judi-Dart. LV Configuration: Judi-Dart TERLS-29.
  • ISRO 11.17 Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 77 km (47 mi). References: 1592. Level: 2.
1965 November 17 - 08:36 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Judi-Dart. LV Configuration: Judi-Dart TERLS-30.
  • ISRO 11.18 Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 77 km (47 mi). References: 1592. Level: 2.
1965 November 23 - 02:27 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Judi-Dart. LV Configuration: Judi-Dart TERLS-31.
  • ISRO 19.01 Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 69 km (42 mi). References: 1592. Level: 2.
1965 December 15 - 07:35 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Judi-Dart. LV Configuration: Judi-Dart TERLS-32.
  • ISRO 11.20 Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 77 km (47 mi). References: 1592. Level: 2.
1965 December 17 - 06:36 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Judi-Dart. LV Configuration: Judi-Dart TERLS-33.
  • ISRO 11.21 Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 75 km (46 mi). References: 1592. Level: 2.
1965 December 18 - 06:47 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Judi-Dart. LV Configuration: Judi-Dart TERLS-34.
  • ISRO 11.22 Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 75 km (46 mi). References: 1592. Level: 2.
1966 January 8 - 13:11 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C103 TERLS-35.
  • ISRO 15.03 Aeronomy/Ionosphere mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 1592. Level: 1.
1966 January 19 - 09:30 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Judi-Dart. LV Configuration: Judi-Dart TERLS-36.
  • ISRO 11.23 Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 67 km (41 mi). References: 1592. Level: 2.
1966 February 16 - 03:30 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Judi-Dart. LV Configuration: Judi-Dart TERLS-37.
  • ISRO 11.24 Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 67 km (41 mi). References: 1592. Level: 2.
1966 March 16 - 12:10 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Judi-Dart. LV Configuration: Judi-Dart TERLS-38.
  • ISRO 11.25 Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 62 km (38 mi). References: 1592. Level: 2.
1966 March 24 - 21:00 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C102 TERLS-41.
  • ISRO 15.05 Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 159 km (98 mi). References: 1592. Level: 1.
1966 March 24 - 16:45 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C101 TERLS-40.
  • ISRO 15.04 Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 163 km (101 mi). References: 1592. Level: 1.
1966 March 24 - 13:30 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Nike Apache.
  • ISRO 10.07 TERLS-39 Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 201 km (124 mi). References: 1592. Level: 1.
1966 March 25 - 00:19 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache NASA 14.258IA.
  • ISRO 10.08 TERLS-42 Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 201 km (124 mi). References: 1592. Level: 1.
1966 April 13 - 07:30 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Judi-Dart. LV Configuration: Judi-Dart TERLS-43.
  • ISRO 11.26 Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 69 km (42 mi). References: 1592. Level: 2.
1966 July 13 - 06:20 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Judi-Dart. LV Configuration: Judi-Dart TERLS-45.
  • ISRO 11.27 Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 45 km (27 mi). References: 1592. Level: 2.
1966 August 7 - 08:45 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Nike Apache.
  • ISRO 20.05 TERLS-46? Ionosphere mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 175 km (108 mi). References: 1592. Level: 1.
1967 April 19 - 06:14 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C87.
  • ISRO 45.01 Ionosphere mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 128 km (79 mi). References: 1592. Level: 1.
1967 November 20 - 04:00 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: RH-75. LV Configuration: RH-75 2.
  • Test mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 9.00 km (5.50 mi). References: 1810. Level: 1.
1967 November 20 - 03:00 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: RH-75. LV Configuration: RH-75 1.
  • TERLS-54? Test mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 9.00 km (5.50 mi). First RH-75 launch. References: 1810. Level: 1.
1967 November 20 - 05:15 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Judi-Dart. LV Configuration: Judi-Dart TERLS-53.
  • ISRO 11.28 Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 53 km (32 mi). References: 1592. Level: 2.
1967 Dec? - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: RH-75. LV Configuration: RH-75 3.
  • Test mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 9.00 km (5.50 mi). References: 378. Level: 2.
1967 December 20 - 09:39 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Judi-Dart. LV Configuration: Judi-Dart TERLS-55.
  • ISRO 11.29 Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 55 km (34 mi). References: 1592. Level: 2.
1968 Jan - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: RH-75. LV Configuration: RH-75 4?.
  • Test mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 9.00 km (5.50 mi). References: 378. Level: 2.
1968 Jan? - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: RH-75. LV Configuration: RH-75 5?.
  • Test mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 9.00 km (5.50 mi). References: 378. Level: 2.
1968 Jan? - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: RH-75. LV Configuration: RH-75 6?.
  • Test mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 9.00 km (5.50 mi). References: 378. Level: 2.
1968 Feb - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: RH-75. LV Configuration: RH-75 8.
  • Test mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 9.00 km (5.50 mi). References: 378. Level: 2.
1968 Feb? - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: RH-75. LV Configuration: RH-75 7.
  • Test mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 9.00 km (5.50 mi). References: 378. Level: 2.
1968 February 2 - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Judi-Dart.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1552. Level: 2.
1968 February 2 - 13:26 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache INCOSPAR 10.13.
  • ISRO 10.13 Aeronomy/Ionosphere mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 191 km (118 mi). References: 1592. Level: 1.
1968 February 2 - 13:40 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C90.
  • ISRO 15.06 Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 159 km (98 mi). References: 1592. Level: 1.
1968 February 21 - 19:40 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure.
  • ISRO 25.02 Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 136 km (84 mi). References: 1592. Level: 1.
1968 February 22 - 11:55 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C88.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 154 km (95 mi). References: 1592. Level: 1.
1968 February 22 - 11:25 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C89?.
  • ISRO 25.01 Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 135 km (83 mi). References: 1592. Level: 1.
1968 March 28 - 01:32 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache ISRO 10.15.
  • ISRO 10.15 Ionosphere mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 211 km (131 mi). References: 1592. Level: 1.
1968 March 30 - 13:25 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache ISRO 10.16.
  • ISRO 10.16 Ionosphere mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 211 km (131 mi). References: 1592. Level: 1.
1968 March 31 - 00:07 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache ISRO 10.18.
  • ISRO 10.18 Ionosphere mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 211 km (131 mi). References: 1592. Level: 1.
1968 March 31 - 12:15 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache ISRO 10.17.
  • ISRO 10.17 Ionosphere mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 169 km (105 mi). References: 1592. Level: 1.
1968 April 22 - 15:53 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache NASA 14.241IG.
  • ISRO 40.01 X-ray Astronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 159 km (98 mi). References: 1836. Level: 1.
1968 April 24 - 15:44 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache NASA 14.260IG.
  • ISRO 40.02 X-ray Astronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 159 km (98 mi). References: 1836. Level: 1.
1968 September 16 - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: RH-75.
  • Accelerometer Test mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 9.00 km (5.50 mi). References: 1810. Level: 1.
1968 November 3 - 03:19 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure.
  • ISRO 35.01 X-ray Astronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 159 km (98 mi). References: 1592. Level: 1.
1969 February 26 - 10:00 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2A. LV Configuration: Centaure 2A ISRO-45.002.
  • ISRO 45.02 Ionosphere mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 145 km (90 mi). References: 1592. Level: 1.
1969 June 11 - 05:20 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Judi-Dart. LV Configuration: Judi-Dart TERLS-110.
  • ISRO 11.30 Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 65 km (40 mi). References: 1592. Level: 2.
1969 June 25 - 06:12 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Judi-Dart. LV Configuration: Judi-Dart TERLS-115.
  • ISRO 11.31 Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 64 km (39 mi). References: 1592. Level: 2.
1969 July 16 - 05:30 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Judi-Dart. LV Configuration: Judi-Dart TERLS-116.
  • ISRO 11.32 Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 64 km (39 mi). References: 1592. Level: 2.
1969 July 23 - 05:50 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Judi-Dart. LV Configuration: Judi-Dart TERLS-117.
  • ISRO 11.33 Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 64 km (39 mi). References: 1592. Level: 2.
1969 July 30 - 05:30 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Judi-Dart. LV Configuration: Judi-Dart ISRO 11.34.
  • ISRO 11.34 Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 29 km (18 mi). References: 1592. Level: 2.
1969 August 6 - 05:50 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Judi-Dart. LV Configuration: Judi-Dart ISRO 11.35.
  • ISRO 11.35 Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 64 km (39 mi). References: 1592. Level: 2.
1969 August 20 - 10:57 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Judi-Dart. LV Configuration: Judi-Dart ISRO 11.36.
  • ISRO 11.36 Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 64 km (39 mi). References: 1592. Level: 2.
1969 September 20 - 20:00 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Dragon. LV Configuration: Dragon D-39.
  • ISRO 26.01 Aeronomy mission? Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 400 km (240 mi). References: 930. Level: 1.
1969 December 7 - 01:35 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2A. LV Configuration: Centaure 2A ISRO-45.003.
  • ISRO 45.03 Test/Ionosphere/X-ray Astronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 123 km (76 mi). References: 1592. Level: 1.
1970 March 6 - 13:45 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Skua. LV Configuration: Skua ISRO 16.02.
  • ISRO 16.02 Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 61 km (37 mi). References: 1592. Level: 2.
1971 January 7 - 00:27 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2A. LV Configuration: Centaure 2A ISRO 5.12. FAILURE: Failure.
  • ISRO 5.12 Recovery Test/Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi). References: 1592. Level: 2.
1971 October 9 - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-300.
  • Range test mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1553. Level: 1.
1971 October 18 - 14:00 GMT - Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: ALFS. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C154.
  • CNES C154/ISRO 5.13? Recovery Test mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 1149. Level: 1.
1972 March 5 - 14:35 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Sandhawk Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Sandhawk Tomahawk DLR T-DH-43. FAILURE: Failure.
  • ISRO 21.01 Ionosphere mission Agency: ISRO/DLR. Apogee: 52 km (32 mi). References: 1582. Level: 2.
1972 March 11 - 14:38 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Sandhawk Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Sandhawk Tomahawk DLT T-DH-44. FAILURE: Failure.
  • ISRO 21.02 Ionosphere mission Agency: ISRO/DLR. Apogee: 52 km (32 mi). References: 1582. Level: 2.
1972 August 12 - 02:15 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure ISRO 5.14?.
  • ISRO 5.14? Fields mission? Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 930. Level: 1.
1972 August 17 - 10:02 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure ISRO 5.16.
  • ISRO 5.16 Fields mission? Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 151 km (93 mi). References: 930. Level: 1.
1972 October 13 - 06:59 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache ISRO 10.44.
  • ISRO 10.44 Aeronomy mission? Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 148 km (91 mi). References: 1836. Level: 1.
1972 October 13 - 18:57 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2A. LV Configuration: Centaure 2A ISRO 5.17.
  • ISRO 5.17 Fields mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 120 km (70 mi). References: 1592. Level: 1.
1973 January 21 - 09:40 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2A. LV Configuration: Centaure 2A ISRO 5.15.
  • ISRO 5.15 Fields mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 165 km (102 mi). References: 1592. Level: 1.
1973 February 2 - 19:05 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2A. LV Configuration: Centaure 2A ISRO 5.18.
  • ISRO 5.18 Fields mission? Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 147 km (91 mi). References: 930. Level: 1.
1973 March 3 - 06:05 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2A. LV Configuration: Centaure 2A ISRO 5.19.
  • ISRO 5.19 Fields mission Agency: ISRO/CNES. Apogee: 125 km (77 mi). References: 1592. Level: 1.
1973 March 3 - 06:50 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache ISRO 10.45.
  • ISRO 10.45 Aeronomy mission? Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 158 km (98 mi). References: 1836. Level: 1.
1973 April 11 - 17:50 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2A. LV Configuration: Centaure 2A ISRO 5.20.
  • ISRO 5.20 Fields mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 151 km (93 mi). References: 1592. Level: 1.
1973 July 4 - 01:15 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2A. LV Configuration: Centaure 2A ISRO 5.21.
  • ISRO 5.21 Fields mission? Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 930. Level: 1.
1974 April 24 - 13:00 GMT - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-560.
  • First test mission Apogee: 280 km (170 mi). References: 1502. Level: 1.
1975 February 9 - 05:50 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure ISRO 5.23 CE-1.
  • ISRO 5.23 Ionosphere mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 1592. Level: 1.
1975 February 19 - 05:35 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure ISRO 5.25 CE-4.
  • ISRO 5.24 Ionosphere mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 160 km (90 mi). References: 1592. Level: 1.
1975 February 19 - 09:04 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure ISRO 5.24 CE-2.
  • ISRO 5.25 Ionosphere mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 164 km (101 mi). References: 1592. Level: 1.
1975 April 19 - 07:30 GMT - Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: LC107. Launch Pad: LC107/2. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 11K65M. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 53731-279.
  • Aryabhata Payload: ISS. Mass: 360 kg (790 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Atmosphere. Spacecraft: Aryabhata. Agency: ISRO. Perigee: 398 km (247 mi). Apogee: 409 km (254 mi). Inclination: 50.70 deg. Period: 92.60 min. COSPAR: 1975-033A. USAF Sat Cat: 7752. Decay Date: 1992-02-11. Atmospheric research. Experimental satellite for satellite technology and some scientific experiments. Launched from a cosmodrome in the USSR. References: 1, 2, 5, 6. Level: 1.
1975 April 21 - 17:30 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure ISRO 5.27.
  • ISRO 5.27 Aeronomy mission? Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 156 km (96 mi). References: 930. Level: 1.
1975 April 21 - 08:11 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure ISRO 5.26.
  • ISRO 5.26 Aeronomy mission? Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 157 km (97 mi). References: 930. Level: 1.
1976 February 29 - 13:04 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2B. LV Configuration: Centaure 2B ISRO 5.29.
  • ISRO 5.29 Aeronomy/Ionosphere mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 56 km (34 mi). References: 1592. Level: 2.
1976 March 24 - 00:40 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2B. LV Configuration: Centaure 2B ISRO 5.30.
  • ISRO 5.30 Ionosphere/Fields mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 142 km (88 mi). References: 1592. Level: 1.
1976 March 26 - 01:25 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2B. LV Configuration: Centaure 2B ISRO 5.31.
  • ISRO 5.31 Ionosphere/Fields mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 139 km (86 mi). References: 1592. Level: 1.
1976 April 18 - 23:55 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2B. LV Configuration: Centaure 2B ISRO 5.32.
  • ISRO 5.32 Aeronomy/Ionosphere mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 152 km (94 mi). References: 1592. Level: 1.
1976 July 27 - 04:45 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2B. LV Configuration: Centaure 2B ISRO 5.33.
  • ISRO 5.33 Test mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 97 km (60 mi). References: 1592. Level: 2.
1976 Oct - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-560. FAILURE: Failure.
  • 3-t engine test mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 766. Level: 1.
1976 October 8 - 17:44 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2B. LV Configuration: Centaure 2B ISRO 5.34.
  • ISRO 5.34 Plasma mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 120 km (70 mi). References: 1592. Level: 1.
1976 October 14 - 17:17 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2B. LV Configuration: Centaure 2B ISRO 5.35. FAILURE: Failure.
  • ISRO 5.35 Plasma mission Agency: ISRO. References: 1592. Level: 1.
1976 October 27 - 16:26 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2B. LV Configuration: Centaure 2B ISRO 5.36.
  • ISRO 5.36 Plasma mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 148 km (91 mi). References: 1592. Level: 1.
1976 November 18 - 04:25 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2B. LV Configuration: Centaure 2B ISRO 5.37.
  • ISRO 5.37 Ionosphere mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 128 km (79 mi). References: 1592. Level: 1.
1977? - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-560.
  • TVC test mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 766. Level: 2.
1978 April 18 - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: RH-300.
  • AST 1 Technology mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi). References: 1061. Level: 1.
1979 June 7 - 10:30 GMT - Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: LC107. Launch Pad: LC107/1. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 11K65M. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 65055-109.
  • Bhaskara 1 Payload: SEO. Mass: 441 kg (972 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Landsat. Spacecraft: Bhaskara. Agency: ISRO. Perigee: 394 km (244 mi). Apogee: 399 km (247 mi). Inclination: 50.70 deg. Period: 92.50 min. COSPAR: 1979-051A. USAF Sat Cat: 11392. Decay Date: 1989-02-17. Launched from a cosmodrome in the USSR. Experimental satellite for conducting earth resources survey over India. References: 1, 2, 5, 6. Level: 1.
1979 June 24 - 17:06 GMT - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-560.
  • X-ray Astronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 332 km (206 mi). References: 1137. Level: 1.
1979 August 10 - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Complex: SLV. Launch Pad: SLV. Launch Vehicle: SLV. Model: SLV-3. LV Configuration: SLV-3 SLV-3-E1. FAILURE: Thrust vectoring of second stage failed.
  • Rohini 1A Payload: Rohini RS-1. Class: Technology. Spacecraft: Rohini 1A. Agency: ISRO. COSPAR: F790810A. Decay Date: 1979-08-19. References: 5. Level: 1.
1979 November 15 - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2B.
  • AST 2 Aeronomy mission? Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 148 km (91 mi). References: 1061. Level: 1.
1980 February 16 - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-560. LV Configuration: RH-560 15.
  • Solar Eclipse mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 320 km (190 mi). References: 1560. Level: 1.
1980 February 16 - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-560. LV Configuration: RH-560 14.
  • Solar Eclipse mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 320 km (190 mi). References: 1560. Level: 1.
1980 February 18 - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2B. LV Configuration: Centaure 2B C.59.
  • NO Photometer Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 1559. Level: 1.
1980 July 18 - 02:33 GMT - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Complex: SLV. Launch Pad: SLV. Launch Vehicle: SLV. Model: SLV-3. LV Configuration: SLV-3 SLV-3-E2.
  • Rohini RS-1 Payload: Rohini 1B. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Landsat. Spacecraft: Rohini. Agency: ISRO. Perigee: 307 km (190 mi). Apogee: 921 km (572 mi). Inclination: 44.70 deg. Period: 97.00 min. COSPAR: 1980-062A. USAF Sat Cat: 11899. Decay Date: 1981-05-20. Experimental-technology mission. Rohini satellite RS-1. References: 1, 2, 5, 6. Level: 1.
1981 May 31 - 05:00 GMT - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Complex: SLV. Launch Pad: SLV. Launch Vehicle: SLV. Model: SLV-3. LV Configuration: SLV-3 SLV-3-D3. FAILURE: Partial Failure.
  • Rohini 2 Payload: Rohini RS-D-1. Class: Technology. Spacecraft: Rohini 2. Agency: ISRO. Perigee: 181 km (112 mi). Apogee: 374 km (232 mi). Inclination: 46.20 deg. Period: 90.06 min. COSPAR: 1981-051A. USAF Sat Cat: 12491. Decay Date: 1981-05-31. Orbit too low. References: 5. Level: 1.
1981 June 19 - 12:32 GMT - Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: ELA1. Launch Pad: ELA1. Launch Vehicle: Ariane 1. Model: Ariane 1. LV Configuration: Ariane 1 L03.
  • Apple Program: Insat. Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Insat 1. Agency: ISRO. Perigee: 35,752 km (22,215 mi). Apogee: 35,945 km (22,335 mi). Inclination: 10.00 deg. Period: 1,439.30 min. COSPAR: 1981-057B. USAF Sat Cat: 12545. Completed Operations Date: 1983-09-20. Experimental communications satellite. Geosynchronous altitude, longitude 10 deg East. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 102 deg E in 1981-1982 As of 31 August 2001 located at 42.73 deg W drifting at 0.834 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 39.31E drifting at 0.875W degrees per day.References: 1, 2, 5, 6. Level: 1.
1981 November 20 - 08:30 GMT - Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: LC107. Launch Pad: LC107/2. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 11K65M. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 47193-468.
  • Bhaskara 2 Payload: SEO B. Mass: 444 kg (978 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Landsat. Spacecraft: Bhaskara. Agency: ISRO. Perigee: 368 km (228 mi). Apogee: 372 km (231 mi). Inclination: 50.60 deg. Period: 92.00 min. COSPAR: 1981-115A. USAF Sat Cat: 12968. Decay Date: 1991-11-30. Experimental earth observations. Launched from a cosmodrome in the USSR. References: 1, 2, 5, 6. Level: 1.
1982 Feb - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Thermistor test / Meteorological mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1033. Level: 1.
1982 Mar? - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Thermistor test / Meteorological mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1033. Level: 2.
1982 Mar? - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Thermistor test / Meteorological mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1033. Level: 2.
1982 Apr - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Thermistor test / Meteorological mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1033. Level: 2.
1982 April 10 - 06:47 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC17. Launch Pad: LC17A. Launch Vehicle: Delta 3000. Model: Delta 3910/PAM. LV Configuration: Delta 3910/PAM 647/D161.
  • Insat 1A Program: Insat. Mass: 1,152 kg (2,539 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Insat 1. Agency: ISRO. Perigee: 35,734 km (22,204 mi). Apogee: 35,829 km (22,263 mi). Inclination: 13.30 deg. Period: 1,435.80 min. COSPAR: 1982-031A. USAF Sat Cat: 13129. Completed Operations Date: 1982-09-04. Also carried transponders for domestic communications. Operational multipurpose satellite for telecommunications, meteorological, imaging and data relay, radio and television programme distribution and direct television broadcasting for community reception. Geosynchronous orbit longitude 74 E. A/AC.105/INF.391 was reissued as ST/SG/SER.E/79. Also registered by the United States as 1982-31A in ST/SG/SER.E/67, with category C and orbital parameters 1416.7 min, 35032 x 35783 km x 0.5 deg. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 73 deg E in 1982 As of 29 August 2001 located at 82.99 deg E drifting at 0.337 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 39.55E drifting at 0.205W degrees per day.References: 1, 2, 5, 6. Level: 1.
1982 September 20 -
  • International Cosmonaut Training Group selected. Training group of Indian 'guest cosmonauts' for a propaganda flight to the Salyut space station. Level: 1.
1983 April 17 - 05:44 GMT - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Complex: SLV. Launch Pad: SLV. Launch Vehicle: SLV. Model: SLV-3. LV Configuration: SLV-3 SLV-3-D4.
  • Rohini 3 Payload: Rohini RS-D-2. Mass: 42 kg (92 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Landsat. Spacecraft: Rohini. Agency: ISRO. Perigee: 326 km (202 mi). Apogee: 485 km (301 mi). Inclination: 46.60 deg. Period: 92.70 min. COSPAR: 1983-033A. USAF Sat Cat: 14002. Decay Date: 1990-04-19. Rohini satellite D-2. Second developmental flight of an SLV-3 launch vehicle. The Rohini satellite D-2 carried a sensor payload for conducting remote-sensing experiments and for accurate orbit and attitude determination. References: 1, 2, 5, 6. Level: 1.
1983 August 30 - 06:32 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC39. Launch Pad: LC39A. Launch Vehicle: Shuttle. Model: Space Shuttle. LV Configuration: Space Shuttle STS-8.
  • Insat-1B; Insat 1B Program: Insat. Payload: Insat 1B. Mass: 1,152 kg (2,539 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Insat 1. Agency: ISRO. Perigee: 35,811 km (22,251 mi). Apogee: 35,824 km (22,259 mi). Inclination: 3.60 deg. Period: 1,437.70 min. COSPAR: 1983-089B. USAF Sat Cat: 14318. Completed Operations Date: 1993-08-03. Released from STS 8 8/31/83; also carried transponders for domestic communications. Operational multipurpose satellite for telecommunications, meteorological imaging and data relay, radio and television programme distribution and direct television broadcasting for community reception. Geostationary longitude 74.0 +/ - 0.1 deg E. Deployment from US Space Transportation System flight no 8, orbiter Challenger, on 31 Aug 1983. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 74 deg E in 1983-1992; 93 deg E in 1992-1993 As of 26 August 2001 located at 125.27 deg E drifting at 0.152 deg E per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 80.35E drifting at 0.392E degrees per day.References: 1, 2, 5, 6. Level: 1.
1985 Nov - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-300/RH-200/RH-200.
  • Test mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 300 km (180 mi). References: 1836. Level: 1.
1987 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Meteorological chaff mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1841. Level: 2.
1987 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Meteorological chaff mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1841. Level: 2.
1987 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Meteorological chaff mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1841. Level: 2.
1987 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Meteorological chaff mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1841. Level: 2.
1987 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Meteorological chaff mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1841. Level: 2.
1987 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Meteorological chaff mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1841. Level: 2.
1987 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Meteorological chaff mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1841. Level: 2.
1987 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Meteorological chaff mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1841. Level: 2.
1987 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Meteorological chaff mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1841. Level: 2.
1987 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Meteorological chaff mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1841. Level: 2.
1987 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Meteorological chaff mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1841. Level: 2.
1987 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Meteorological chaff mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1841. Level: 2.
1987 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Meteorological chaff mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1841. Level: 2.
1987 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Meteorological chaff mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1841. Level: 2.
1987 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Meteorological chaff mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1841. Level: 2.
1987 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Meteorological chaff mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1841. Level: 2.
1987 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Meteorological chaff mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1841. Level: 2.
1987 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Meteorological chaff mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1841. Level: 2.
1987 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Meteorological chaff mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1841. Level: 2.
1987 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Meteorological chaff mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1841. Level: 2.
1987 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Meteorological chaff mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1841. Level: 2.
1987 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Meteorological chaff mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1841. Level: 2.
1987 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Meteorological chaff mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1841. Level: 2.
1987 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Meteorological chaff mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1841. Level: 2.
1987 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Meteorological chaff mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1841. Level: 2.
1987 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Meteorological chaff mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1841. Level: 2.
1987 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Meteorological chaff mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1841. Level: 2.
1987 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Meteorological chaff mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1841. Level: 2.
1987 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Meteorological chaff mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1841. Level: 2.
1987 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Meteorological chaff mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1841. Level: 2.
1987 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Meteorological chaff mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1841. Level: 2.
1987 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Meteorological chaff mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1841. Level: 2.
1987 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Meteorological chaff mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1841. Level: 2.
1987 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Meteorological chaff mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1841. Level: 2.
1987 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Meteorological chaff mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1841. Level: 2.
1987 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Meteorological chaff mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1841. Level: 2.
1987 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Meteorological chaff mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1841. Level: 2.
1987 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Meteorological chaff mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1841. Level: 2.
1987 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Meteorological chaff mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1841. Level: 2.
1987 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Meteorological chaff mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1841. Level: 2.
1987 March 24 - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Complex: SLV. Launch Pad: SLV. Launch Vehicle: ASLV. Model: ASLV. LV Configuration: ASLV ASLV-D1. FAILURE: Second stage failed to ignite.
  • SROSS A Mass: 150 kg (330 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Magnetosphere. Spacecraft: SROSS. Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi). COSPAR: F870324A. Decay Date: 1987-03-24. References: 5. Level: 1.
1987 June 8 - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-300 Mk II.
  • Test mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi). References: 1173. Level: 1.
1988 February 25 - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: Prithvi. LV Configuration: Prithvi 1.
  • Test mission Agency: IDRDL. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1864. Level: 1.
1988 March 17 - 06:43 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC31. Launch Pad: LC31. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • IRS-1A Payload: IRS 1A. Mass: 975 kg (2,149 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Landsat. Spacecraft: IRS. Agency: ISRO. Perigee: 897 km (557 mi). Apogee: 917 km (569 mi). Inclination: 99.00 deg. Period: 103.10 min. COSPAR: 1988-021A. USAF Sat Cat: 18960. Indian remote sensing; 1st Soviet commercial launch. Indian Remote Sensing Satellite (IRS-1A). Operational remote sensing of the Earth for natural resources management applications. Also registered by the USSR as object no. 2387 in ST/SG/SER.E/182 and orbital parameters 102.7 min, 863 x 917 km x 99.01 deg. References: 1, 2, 5, 6. Level: 1.
1988 July 13 - 09:18 GMT - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Complex: SLV. Launch Pad: SLV. Launch Vehicle: ASLV. Model: ASLV. LV Configuration: ASLV ASLV-D2. FAILURE: First stage failure. Insufficient control gain.
  • SROSS B Mass: 150 kg (330 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Magnetosphere. Spacecraft: SROSS. Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 25 km (15 mi). COSPAR: F880712A. Decay Date: 1988-07-13. References: 5. Level: 1.
1988 July 21 - 23:12 GMT - Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: ELA1. Launch Pad: ELA1. Launch Vehicle: Ariane 2/3. Model: Ariane 3. LV Configuration: Ariane 3 V24.
  • Insat-1C; Insat 1C Program: Insat. Payload: Insat 1C. Mass: 1,190 kg (2,620 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Insat 1. Agency: ISRO. Perigee: 35,755 km (22,217 mi). Apogee: 35,814 km (22,253 mi). Inclination: 9.00 deg. Period: 1,436.00 min. COSPAR: 1988-063A. USAF Sat Cat: 19330. Completed Operations Date: 1989-12-01. Stationed at 93.5 deg E; also performed communications tasks. Operational multipurpose satellite for telecommunications, meteorological imaging and data relay, radio and television programme distribution and direct television broadcasting for community reception. Geosynchronous orbit longitude 93.5 +/- 0.1 deg east. Launch vehicle Ariane 3 launch vehicle of Arianespace, 24th flight of Ariane and 9th flight of the Ariane 3 version. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 93 deg E in 1988-1989 As of 4 September 2001 located at 58.51 deg E drifting at 0.073 deg E per day. As of 2007 Mar 11 located at 80.89E drifting at 0.154W degrees per day.References: 1, 2, 5, 6. Level: 1.
1988 October 4 - 16:00 GMT - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-560.
  • ESF Ionosphere mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 348 km (216 mi). References: 1036. Level: 1.
1989 May 22 - 01:40 GMT - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: Agni. LV Configuration: Agni 01.
  • Test mission Agency: IDRDL. Apogee: 300 km (180 mi). References: 739. Level: 1.
1989 September 27 - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: Prithvi. LV Configuration: Prithvi 2.
  • Test mission Agency: IDRDL. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1112. Level: 1.
1990 June 12 - 05:52 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC17. Launch Pad: LC17B. Launch Vehicle: Delta 4000. Model: Delta 4925-8. LV Configuration: Delta 4925-8 D196.
  • Insat-1D; Insat 1D Program: Insat. Payload: Insat 1D. Mass: 1,190 kg (2,620 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Insat 1. Agency: ISRO. Perigee: 35,729 km (22,200 mi). Apogee: 35,851 km (22,276 mi). Inclination: 3.70 deg. Period: 1,436.30 min. COSPAR: 1990-051A. USAF Sat Cat: 20643. Also performed Indian domestic communications tasks; 83.1 E. Operational multi-purpose satellite for telecommunications, meteorological imaging and data relay, radio and television programme distribution and direct television broadcasting for community reception. Orbital position 83 deg E. Also registered as 1990-5 1A in ST/SG/SER.E/250 by the United States, with category B and orbital parameters 1426.3 min, 35768 x 35811 km x 0.2 deg. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 83 deg E in 1990-1999; 74 deg E in 1999-2000 As of 5 September 2001 located at 73.85 deg E drifting at 0.000 deg E per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 71.63E drifting at 0.039E degrees per day.References: 1, 2, 5, 6. Level: 1.
1991 February 11 - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: Prithvi. LV Configuration: Prithvi 3. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Test mission Agency: IDRDL. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1112. Level: 1.
1991 August 29 - 06:48 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC31. Launch Pad: LC31. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • IRS-1B Payload: IRS 1B. Mass: 980 kg (2,160 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Landsat. Spacecraft: IRS. Agency: ISRO. Perigee: 892 km (554 mi). Apogee: 919 km (571 mi). Inclination: 99.00 deg. Period: 103.10 min. COSPAR: 1991-061A. USAF Sat Cat: 21688. Remote sensing; launched commercially by USSR. Operational remote sensing satellite for natural resources management. References: 1, 2, 5, 6. Level: 1.
1992 - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: Prithvi. LV Configuration: Prithvi 7. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Test mission Agency: IDRDL. References: 1841. Level: 2.
1992 May 5 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: Prithvi.
  • Test mission Agency: IDRDL. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1841. Level: 1.
1992 May 20 - 00:30 GMT - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Complex: SLV. Launch Pad: SLV. Launch Vehicle: ASLV. Model: ASLV. LV Configuration: ASLV ASLV-D3. FAILURE: Insufficent spin stabilisation of fifth stage. Partial Failure.
  • SROSS 3 Payload: SROSS C. Mass: 106 kg (233 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Magnetosphere. Spacecraft: SROSS. Agency: ISRO. Perigee: 251 km (155 mi). Apogee: 436 km (270 mi). Inclination: 46.00 deg. Period: 91.40 min. COSPAR: 1992-028A. USAF Sat Cat: 21968. Decay Date: 1992-07-14. Stretched Rohini Satellite Series; carried gamma-ray detector, ionosphere monitor. SROSS-C satellite carries two scientific payloads: 1) Retarding Potential Analyser (RPA), consisting of two planar detectors to measure plasma parameters and investigate energetics of the equatorial ionosphere. (2) Gamma Ray Burst (GRB) detectors, consist ing of two scintillation detectors to study celestial gamma ray bursts in the energy range of 20 keV to 3000 keV. Launch vehicle: Augmented Satellite Launch Vehicle.References: 1, 2, 5, 6. Level: 1.
1992 May 28 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: Agni. LV Configuration: Agni 02. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Test mission Agency: IDRDL. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi). References: 739. Level: 2.
1992 July 3 - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-560.
  • Ionosphere mission? Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 320 km (190 mi). References: 1836. Level: 1.
1992 July 9 - 22:42 GMT - Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: ELA2. Launch Pad: ELA2. Launch Vehicle: Ariane 44L. Model: Ariane 44L. LV Configuration: Ariane 44L V51.
  • Insat-2A Program: Insat. Payload: Insat 2A. Mass: 1,900 kg (4,100 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Insat 2. Agency: ISRO. Perigee: 35,788 km (22,237 mi). Apogee: 35,839 km (22,269 mi). Inclination: 4.10 deg. Period: 1,437.50 min. COSPAR: 1992-041A. USAF Sat Cat: 22027. Stationed at 74 deg E; also performed communications functions. INSAT-2A is a multi-purpose satellite, and it will provide the following services: Domestic long-distance telecommunications, meteorological earth observation and data collection services, direct satellite TV broadcasting to community TV receivers in rura l and remote areas, radio and TV progamme distribution, and Satellite Aided Search and Rescue services. Geostationary longitude 74 +/0 0.1 deg E. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 74 deg E in 1992-1999 As of 3 September 2001 located at 48.18 deg E drifting at 0.010 deg E per day. As of 2007 Mar 5 located at 25.76W drifting at 0.201W degrees per day.References: 1, 2, 5, 6. Level: 1.
1992 August 18 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: Prithvi. LV Configuration: Prithvi 8.
  • Test mission Agency: IDRDL. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1113. Level: 1.
1992 October 14 - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Test mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1525. Level: 2.
1992 October 19 - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Test mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1525. Level: 2.
1993 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Meteorological mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1171. Level: 2.
1993 - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: RH-300.
  • Ionosphere mission? Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1576. Level: 2.
1993 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Meteorological mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1171. Level: 2.
1993 - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: RH-300.
  • Ionosphere mission? Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1576. Level: 2.
1993 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Meteorological mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1171. Level: 2.
1993 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Meteorological mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1171. Level: 2.
1993 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Meteorological mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1171. Level: 2.
1993 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Meteorological mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1171. Level: 2.
1993 February 7 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: Prithvi. LV Configuration: Prithvi 10.
  • Test mission Agency: IDRDL. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1864. Level: 1.
1993 April 19 - 05:50 GMT - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-560.
  • SPICE-3 Ionosphere mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 323 km (200 mi). References: 1089. Level: 1.
1993 Jun - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: Prithvi.
  • Test mission Agency: IDRDL. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1114. Level: 1.
1993 July 22 - 22:58 GMT - Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: ELA2. Launch Pad: ELA2. Launch Vehicle: Ariane 44L. Model: Ariane 44L. LV Configuration: Ariane 44L V58.
  • Insat-2B Program: Insat. Payload: Insat 2B. Mass: 1,931 kg (4,257 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Insat 2. Agency: ISRO. Perigee: 35,774 km (22,228 mi). Apogee: 35,802 km (22,246 mi). Inclination: 0.10 deg. Period: 1,436.20 min. COSPAR: 1993-048B. USAF Sat Cat: 22724. Stationed at 93.5 deg E; also acted as communications platform; carried search and rescue package. INSAT-2B is a multi-purpose satellite, and it will provide the following services: Domestic long range communications, meteorological Earth observation and data collection service, Direct satellite TV broadcasting to community TV recievers in rural and re mote areas, Radio and TV programme distribution, satellite aided search and rescue services. Inclination will be reduced to 0.1 deg and maintained. Geostationary longitude 93.5 +/- 0.1 deg E. Launch on Arianespace flight 58. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 93 deg E in 1993-1999 As of 5 September 2001 located at 93.47 deg E drifting at 0.015 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 9 located at 63.82W drifting at 1.099W degrees per day.References: 1, 2, 5, 6. Level: 1.
1993 September 20 - 05:12 GMT - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Complex: PSLV. Launch Pad: PSLV. Launch Vehicle: PSLV. Model: PSLV. LV Configuration: PSLV PSLV-D1. FAILURE: Software error caused vehicle to go off course.
  • IRS-1E Payload: IRS-1E. Class: Earth. Type: Landsat. Spacecraft: IRS. Agency: ISRO. COSPAR: F930920A. References: 279. Level: 1.
1994 February 19 - 12:13 GMT - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: Agni. LV Configuration: Agni 04.
  • Test mission Agency: IDRDL. Apogee: 300 km (180 mi). References: 739. Level: 1.
1994 May 4 - 00:00 GMT - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Complex: SLV. Launch Pad: SLV. Launch Vehicle: ASLV. Model: ASLV. LV Configuration: ASLV ASLV-D4.
  • SROSS-C2 Payload: SROSS C2. Mass: 113 kg (249 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Magnetosphere. Spacecraft: SROSS. Agency: ISRO. Perigee: 437 km (271 mi). Apogee: 938 km (582 mi). Inclination: 46.20 deg. Period: 98.00 min. COSPAR: 1994-027A. USAF Sat Cat: 23099. Decay Date: 2001-07-12. Streched Rohini Satellite Series; measured ionospheric plasma and gamma rays. SROSS-C2 satellite carries two scientific payloads: (i) Retarding Potential Analyser (RPA), consisting of two planar detectors to measure plasma parameters and investigate energetics of the equatorial ionosphere. (ii) Gamma Ray Burst (GRB) detectors, cons isting of two scintillators to study celestial gamma ray bursts in the energy range of 20 keV to 3000 keV. Launch vehicle Augmented Satellite Launch Vehicle ASLV-D4.References: 1, 2, 5, 6. Level: 1.
1994 June 4 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: Prithvi. LV Configuration: Prithvi 13.
  • Test mission Agency: IDRDL. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1823. Level: 1.
1994 June 6 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: Prithvi.
  • Test mission Agency: IDRDL. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1823. Level: 1.
1994 October 15 - 05:05 GMT - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Complex: PSLV. Launch Pad: PSLV. Launch Vehicle: PSLV. Model: PSLV. LV Configuration: PSLV PSLV-D2.
  • IRS-P2 Mass: 870 kg (1,910 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Landsat. Spacecraft: IRS. Agency: ISRO. Perigee: 818 km (508 mi). Apogee: 820 km (500 mi). Inclination: 98.67 deg. Period: 101.29 min. COSPAR: 1994-068A. USAF Sat Cat: 23323. Remote sensing; sun-synch orbit. References: 2, 5, 6. Level: 1.
1995 August 16 - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-560/300 Mk II.
  • Test mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 420 km (260 mi). References: 1851. Level: 1.
1995 December 6 - 23:23 GMT - Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: ELA2. Launch Pad: ELA2. Launch Vehicle: Ariane 44L. Model: Ariane 44L. LV Configuration: Ariane 44L V81.
  • Insat 2C Program: Insat. Payload: Insat 2C. Mass: 2,050 kg (4,510 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Insat 2. Agency: ISRO. Perigee: 35,755 km (22,217 mi). Apogee: 35,817 km (22,255 mi). Inclination: 0.20 deg. Period: 1,436.10 min. COSPAR: 1995-067B. USAF Sat Cat: 23731. 24 transponders. Stationed at 92.5 deg E. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 93 deg E in 1996-1999 As of 5 September 2001 located at 93.60 deg E drifting at 0.019 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 11 located at 165.25W drifting at 1.757W degrees per day. References: 2, 5, 6. Level: 1.
1995 December 28 - 06:45 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC31. Launch Pad: LC31. Launch Vehicle: Molniya 8K78M. Model: Molniya 8K78M. LV Configuration: Molniya 8K78M 2BL.
  • IRS-1C Mass: 1,250 kg (2,750 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Landsat. Spacecraft: IRS. Agency: ISRO. Perigee: 819 km (508 mi). Apogee: 820 km (500 mi). Inclination: 98.60 deg. Period: 101.30 min. COSPAR: 1995-072A. USAF Sat Cat: 23751. Indian Remote Sensing Satellite. References: 2, 5, 6. Level: 1.
1996 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: Prithvi. LV Configuration: Prithvi 2-2.
  • Test mission Agency: IDRDL. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1864. Level: 2.
1996 January 27 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: Prithvi. LV Configuration: Prithvi 2-1 (15).
  • Test mission Agency: IDRDL. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1823. Level: 1.
1996 March 21 - 04:53 GMT - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Complex: PSLV. Launch Pad: PSLV. Launch Vehicle: PSLV. Model: PSLV. LV Configuration: PSLV PSLV-D3.
  • IRS-P3 Mass: 930 kg (2,050 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Landsat. Spacecraft: IRS. Agency: ISRO. Perigee: 819 km (508 mi). Apogee: 820 km (500 mi). Inclination: 98.50 deg. Period: 101.30 min. COSPAR: 1996-017A. USAF Sat Cat: 23827. LEO References: 4, 6. Level: 1.
1997 February 23 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: Prithvi. LV Configuration: Prithvi 2-3.
  • Test mission Agency: IDRDL. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1864. Level: 1.
1997 Apr 30? - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-560/300 Mk II.
  • Test mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 420 km (260 mi). References: 1823. Level: 1.
1997 June 3 - 23:20 GMT - Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: ELA2. Launch Pad: ELA2. Launch Vehicle: Ariane 44L. Model: Ariane 44L. LV Configuration: Ariane 44L V97.
  • Insat 2D Program: Insat. Payload: Insat 2D. Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Insat 2. Manufacturer: Indian Space Research Organization. Agency: ISRO. Perigee: 35,713 km (22,190 mi). Apogee: 35,859 km (22,281 mi). Inclination: 0.40 deg. Period: 1,374.20 min. COSPAR: 1997-027B. USAF Sat Cat: 24820. Completed Operations Date: 1997-10-05. Geosynchronous. Stationed over 74.1E Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 72 deg E in 1997 As of 2 September 2001 located at 85.52 deg W drifting at 16.266 deg E per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 49.88W drifting at 16.261E degrees per day. References: 4. Level: 1.
1997 September 29 - 04:47 GMT - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Complex: PSLV. Launch Pad: PSLV. Launch Vehicle: PSLV. Model: PSLV. LV Configuration: PSLV PSLV-C1.
  • IRS-1D Payload: IRS-P3. Class: Earth. Type: Landsat. Spacecraft: IRS. Manufacturer: Indian Space Research Organization. Agency: ISRO. Perigee: 742 km (461 mi). Apogee: 823 km (511 mi). Inclination: 98.50 deg. Period: 100.50 min. COSPAR: 1997-057A. USAF Sat Cat: 24971. References: 4. Level: 1.
1998 April 6 - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-560/300 Mk II.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 464 km (288 mi). References: 1869. Level: 1.
1998 April 19 - 13:51 GMT - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-560/300 Mk II.
  • DEOS F05 Ionosphere mission Agency: ISRO/DLR. Apogee: 433 km (269 mi). References: 1124. Level: 1.
1998 May 11 -
  • India conducts three atomic tests despite worldwide disapproval Level: 1.
1998 September 21 - 14:51 GMT - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-560/300 Mk II.
  • DEOS F06 Ionosphere mission Agency: ISRO/DLR. Apogee: 425 km (264 mi). References: 1124. Level: 1.
1998 September 28 - 15:11 GMT - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-560/300 Mk II.
  • DEOS F07 Ionosphere mission Agency: ISRO/DLR. Apogee: 422 km (262 mi). References: 1124. Level: 1.
1999 April 2 - 22:03 GMT - Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: ELA2. Launch Pad: ELA2. Launch Vehicle: Ariane 42P. Model: Ariane 42P. LV Configuration: Ariane 42P V117.
  • Insat 2E Program: Insat. Payload: Insat 2E. Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Insat 2. Manufacturer: Indian Space Research Organization. Agency: ISRO. Perigee: 35,770 km (22,220 mi). Apogee: 35,797 km (22,243 mi). Inclination: 0.00 deg. COSPAR: 1999-016A. USAF Sat Cat: 25666. ISRO's Insat 2E was placed in geostationary transfer orbit. The Indian-built satellite carried a C and S band communications package. Stationed at 83 deg E. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 83 deg E in 1999. As of 3 September 2001 located at 82.90 deg E drifting at 0.015 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 82.93E drifting at 0.008W degrees per day.Level: 1.
1999 April 11 - 04:17 GMT - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Complex: IC4. Launch Vehicle: Agni 2.
  • Research and development launch Agency: IDRDL. Apogee: 400 km (240 mi). References: 1823. Level: 1.
1999 May 26 - 06:22 GMT - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Complex: PSLV. Launch Pad: PSLV. Launch Vehicle: PSLV. Model: PSLV. LV Configuration: PSLV-C2.
  • OceanSat 1 (IRS-P4) Payload: IRS-P4. Mass: 1,036 kg (2,283 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Seasat. Spacecraft: IRS. Manufacturer: Indian Space Research Organization. Agency: ISRO. Perigee: 721 km (448 mi). Apogee: 724 km (449 mi). Inclination: 98.30 deg. Period: 99.30 min. COSPAR: 1999-029C. USAF Sat Cat: 25758. Remote sensing satellite with Ocean Colour Monitor (OCM) and a Multi-frequency Scanning Microwave Radiometer (MSMR) Level: 1.
1999 November 1 - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-300.
  • EWS? Ionosphere mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 135 km (83 mi). References: 1823. Level: 1.
1999 November 18 - 01:55 GMT - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-300 Mk II.
  • LMS Ionosphere/Meteor mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 135 km (83 mi). References: 1677. Level: 1.
1999 November 20 - 01:35 GMT - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-300 Mk II.
  • LMS Ionosphere/Meteor mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 135 km (83 mi). References: 1677. Level: 1.
2000 Feb 21? - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Atm Waves (1 of 40) Aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1877. Level: 2.
2000 Mar? - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Atmospheric waves aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1877. Level: 2.
2000 Mar? - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Atmospheric waves aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1877. Level: 2.
2000 Mar? - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Atmospheric waves aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1877. Level: 2.
2000 Mar? - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Atmospheric waves aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1877. Level: 2.
2000 Mar? - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Atmospheric waves aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1877. Level: 2.
2000 Mar? - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Atmospheric waves aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1877. Level: 2.
2000 Mar? - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Atmospheric waves aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1877. Level: 2.
2000 Mar? - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Atmospheric waves aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1877. Level: 2.
2000 Mar? - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Atmospheric waves aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1877. Level: 2.
2000 Mar? - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Atmospheric waves aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1877. Level: 2.
2000 Mar? - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Atmospheric waves aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1877. Level: 2.
2000 Mar? - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Atmospheric waves aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1877. Level: 2.
2000 Mar? - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Atmospheric waves aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1877. Level: 2.
2000 Mar? - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Atmospheric waves aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1877. Level: 2.
2000 Mar? - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Atmospheric waves aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1877. Level: 2.
2000 Mar? - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Atmospheric waves aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1877. Level: 2.
2000 Mar? - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Atmospheric waves aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1877. Level: 2.
2000 Mar? - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Atmospheric waves aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1877. Level: 2.
2000 Mar? - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Atmospheric waves aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1877. Level: 2.
2000 Mar? - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Atmospheric waves aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1877. Level: 2.
2000 Mar? - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Atmospheric waves aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1877. Level: 2.
2000 Mar? - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Atmospheric waves aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1877. Level: 2.
2000 Mar? - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Atmospheric waves aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1877. Level: 2.
2000 Mar? - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Atmospheric waves aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1877. Level: 2.
2000 Mar? - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Atmospheric waves aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1877. Level: 2.
2000 Mar? - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Atmospheric waves aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1877. Level: 2.
2000 Mar? - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Atmospheric waves aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1877. Level: 2.
2000 Mar? - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Atmospheric waves aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1877. Level: 2.
2000 Mar? - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Atmospheric waves aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1877. Level: 2.
2000 Mar? - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Atmospheric waves aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1877. Level: 2.
2000 Mar? - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Atmospheric waves aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1877. Level: 2.
2000 Mar? - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Atmospheric waves aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1877. Level: 2.
2000 Mar? - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Atmospheric waves aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1877. Level: 2.
2000 Mar? - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Atmospheric waves aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1877. Level: 2.
2000 Mar? - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Atmospheric waves aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1877. Level: 2.
2000 Mar? - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Atmospheric waves aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1877. Level: 2.
2000 Mar? - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Atmospheric waves aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1877. Level: 2.
2000 Mar? - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Atmospheric waves aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1877. Level: 2.
2000 March 21 - 23:28 GMT - Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: ELA3. Launch Pad: ELA3. Launch Vehicle: Ariane 5G. Model: Ariane 5G. LV Configuration: Ariane 5G V128 (505).
  • Insat 3B Program: Insat. Mass: 2,778 kg (6,124 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Insat 3. Manufacturer: ISRO. Agency: ISRO. Perigee: 35,761 km (22,220 mi). Apogee: 35,812 km (22,252 mi). Inclination: 0.10 deg. COSPAR: 2000-016B. USAF Sat Cat: 26108. Replaced the lost Insat 2D and carried a pure telecommunications payload of C, Ku and S band transponders. Stationed at 83 deg E. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 73 deg E in 2000. As of 5 September 2001 located at 83.07 deg E drifting at 0.014 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 11 located at 82.94E drifting at 0.012W degrees per day.References: 4, 552, 554. Level: 1.
2000 Apr? - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Atmospheric waves aeronomy mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1877. Level: 2.
2000 April 11 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: Prithvi. Model: Dhanush. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Test mission Agency: IDRDL. Apogee: 1.00 km (0.60 mi). References: 1823. Level: 2.
2000 June 16 - 08:45 GMT - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: Prithvi. LV Configuration: Prithvi 17.
  • Test mission Agency: IDRDL. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1823. Level: 1.
2001 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: RH-200.
  • Meteorological mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1960. Level: 2.
2001 - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-200. LV Configuration: RH-200 RH-200SV.
  • Test mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 110 km (60 mi). References: 1960. Level: 2.
2001 - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-200. LV Configuration: RH-200 RH-200SV.
  • Test mission Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 110 km (60 mi). References: 1960. Level: 2.
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