PSLV-D3

PSLV-D3 was the overall third and second successful mission of the PSLV program by Indian Space Research Organisation. The vehicle carried IRS-P3 satellite which was deployed in the Sun-synchronous Low Earth orbit.[1][2][3][4]

PSLV-D3
Model of the PSLV rocket
Mission typeDeployment of one satellite.
OperatorISRO
WebsiteISRO website
Spacecraft properties
SpacecraftPolar Satellite Launch Vehicle
Spacecraft typeLaunch vehicle
ManufacturerISRO
Launch mass295,000 kilograms (650,000 lb)
Payload mass920 kilograms (2,030 lb)
Start of mission
Launch date04:53:00, March 21, 1996 (UTC) (1996-03-21T04:53:00Z) (IST)
RocketPSLV
Launch siteSriharikota Launching Range
ContractorISRO
End of mission
DisposalPlaced in graveyard orbit
Deactivated21 March 1996
Orbital parameters
RegimeSun-synchronous Low Earth orbit
Payload
IRS-P3
 

Launch

PSLV-D3 was launched at 4:53 a.m. IST on 21 March 1996 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (then called "Sriharikota Launching Range"). The vehicle successfully achieved orbit, placing the IRS-P3 satellite in the Sun-synchronous orbit.[1][2][3][4]

See also

References
  1. "PSLV-D3". Indian Space Research Organisation website. Retrieved 23 Jun 2016.
  2. "PSLV Launch Vehicle". spaceflight101.com. Retrieved 23 Jun 2016.
  3. "PSLV". spacelaunchreport.com. Retrieved 23 Jun 2016.
  4. "ISRO Timeline". Indian Space Research Organisation website. Retrieved 23 Jun 2016.
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