FLP was built in the early 1990’s following the concept of Integrate on the Pad, wherein, after assembling the rocket, a 3200ton Mobile Service Tower (MST), moves backward to it’s parking place.The facility is well equipped to handle the storage, transport and servicing of both earth storable and cryo propellants.FLP was built in the early 1990’s following the concept of Integrate on the Pad, wherein, after assembling the rocket, a 3200ton Mobile Service Tower (MST), moves backward to it’s parking place.The facility is well equipped to handle the storage, transport and servicing of both earth storable and cryo propellants.
Launch site:
Satish Dhawan Space Centre
Launch pad:
First Launch Pad (FLP)
Location:
13.7330 N, 80.2350 E
Operator:
ISRO
Status:
Active
Launches:
37
First Launch 20th September 1993, PSLV/IRS-P1
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