GSAT-9 is a multi band communication and observation satellite. It carries a GAGAN (regional Indian GPS navigational system) navigation payload to provide GPS services to security forces and air traffic control organizations. Weighing about 2330 kg, satellite has an operational lifetime of 12 years.

Mission type: Communications · Orbit: Geostationary Transfer Orbit

Rocket: GSLV Mk II · Provider: Indian Space Research Organization