LVM-3 | GSAT-32 (GSAT-N3)
Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (GSLV Mk III) is scheduled to launch the GSAT-32 (GSAT-N3) mission for Indian Space Research Organization from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India, no earlier than Dec 31, 2026 (UTC).
Launch pad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad · Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
LVM-3 | GSAT-32 (GSAT-N3)
Launched Dec 31, 2026 9:00:00 AMTBD
Flight direction
90° E
estimated from the target orbit · inclination 13.7°
Flight path
First-stage drop zone (rough estimate)
Drawn 400–700 km downrange along the flight direction. Official hazard areas are published as NOTAMs and navigational warnings.
Can I see it from my city?
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About the mission
GSAT-32 is a geostationary communications satellite for the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). The spacecraft is a replacement for GSAT-6A that failed before reaching geostationary orbit after launch in 2018.
Mission description from Launch Library 2.
- Launch time (your time zone)
- Thu, Dec 31 · 9:00:00 AM · in 73.3 days
- Status
- TBD
- Launch provider
- Indian Space Research Organization
- Rocket
- Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (GSLV Mk III)
- Mission type
- Communications
- Target orbit
- GTO
- Launch pad
- Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad · Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India