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GSLV

GSLV

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Basic Information
Name
GSLV
Designation
GSLV
Alternate Designation
Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle, GSLV Mark III, LVM3
Equipment Type
Space Launch Systems
Manufacturer
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
Date of Introduction
2017
Description

The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) is an indigenous space launch rocket designed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The GSLV program is aimed at placing payloads into geosynchronous orbits. The rocket propulsion system is based upon cryogenic engine technology developed in India. On April 15, 2010, the ISRO failed to launch the GSLV D3 vehicle due to engine trouble. The rocket fell into the Bay of Bengal 304 seconds after lift-off carrying the 2.2-ton G-Sat communications satellite. The launch on December 25, 2010, also failed soon after lift-off. India successfully launched its first GSLV Mark III rocket on December 18, 2014.

Overview (Deagel)
Group Space Launch Systems
Status Active
Also Known As Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle, GSLV Mark III, LVM3
Origin India
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) January 20, 2017
First Flight December 18, 2014
Total Production 7
Unitary Cost USD $40 million
Specifications (Deagel)
Number of Stages 3
Dimensions — Height 43.4 meter
Dimensions — Rocket Diameter 4 meter
Mass — Max Lift-off Weight 640 ton
Mass — Payload 11,000 pound
Mass — Payload to GEO 2,200 kilogram
Mass — Payload to GTO 4,000 kilogram
Mass — Payload to LEO 10,000 kilogram
Details
Country of Origin India
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
43.4 m
Width
4 m
Height
43.4 m
Weight
640000 kg
Operators (1)
India
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