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GSLV Mk. II

GSLV Mk. II

GSLV Family

About This Rocket

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Physical Specifications

Height49 m
Diameter2.8 m
Launch Mass401 kg
StagesN/A - 3

Performance

LEO CapacityN/A kg
GTO Capacity2,500 kg
Thrust7,420 kN
Launch CostN/A

Manufacturer

Indian Space Research Organization logo

Indian Space Research Organization

(ISRO)

GovernmentINDFounded 1969

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the space agency of the Government of India headquartered in the city of Bangalore. Its vision is to "harness space technology for national development while pursuing space science research and planetary exploration."

Total Launches

95

Success: 81Failed: 14

Success Rate

85.3%

Landing Success

0%

0/0 attempts

AdministratorChairman: V. Narayanan
Vehicle FamilyPSLV | GSLV
SpacecraftGaganyaan
Consecutive Successes0

Technical Information

Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark II (GSLV Mk II) is the largest launch vehicle developed by India, which is currently in operation. This fourth generation launch vehicle is a three stage vehicle with four liquid strap-ons. The indigenously developed cryogenic Upper Stage (CUS), which is flight proven, forms the third stage of GSLV Mk II. From January 2014, the vehicle has achieved four consecutive successes.

ReusableNo

Launch Statistics

Maiden FlightApr 15, 2010
Total Launches11
Success: 9Failed: 2
Landing Success0/0