Master Control Facility (MCF)

Master Control Facility (MCF) at Hassan in Karnataka and Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh monitors and controls all the geo-stationary satellites of ISRO. MCF carries out operations related to initial orbit raising of satellites, in-orbit payload testing, and on-orbit operations throughout the life of these satellites. The operations involve continuous tracking, telemetry and commanding, special operations like eclipse management, station-keeping manoeuvres and recovery in case of contingencies.

MCF interacts with the user agencies for effective utilisation of the satellite payloads and to minimise the service disturbances during special operations.

Master Control Facility (MCF) PB No. 66, Salagame Road Hassan - 573 201

Master Control Facility (MCF) Ayodhya Nagar, N Sector Bhopal - 462 041