Space HubGSLV
Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) is a three-stage launch vehicle with solid, liquid, and cryogenic stages. Designed to launch heavy communication satellites into geosynchronous transfer orbit.
Quick answer
GSLV is an ISRO launch vehicle in the GSLV series, first flown on 18 April 2001. It has 3 stages and can carry about 5,000 kg to low Earth orbit and about 2,500 kg to geosynchronous transfer orbit. Status: operational.
GSLV: key facts
| Series | GSLV |
|---|---|
| Status | Operational |
| First flight | 18 April 2001 |
| Stages | 3 |
| Height | 49.1 m |
| Diameter | 2.8 m |
| Lift-off mass | 414,000 kg |
| Payload to LEO | 5,000 kg |
| Payload to GTO | 2,500 kg |
| Launches | 16 |
| Successful launches | 14 |
| Success rate | 87.5 % |
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Frequently asked questions
What is GSLV?
GSLV is an ISRO launch vehicle in the GSLV series, first flown on 18 April 2001. It has 3 stages and can carry about 5,000 kg to low Earth orbit and about 2,500 kg to geosynchronous transfer orbit. Status: operational.
When did GSLV first fly?
GSLV made its first flight on 18 April 2001.
How many stages does GSLV have?
GSLV has 3 stages.
What is GSLV's payload capacity?
5,000 kg to low Earth orbit and 2,500 kg to geosynchronous transfer orbit (listed values).
How many times has GSLV flown?
Indian Space Hub lists 16 launches, of which 14 were successful (a 87.5 % success rate).
How big is GSLV?
49.1 m tall, 2.8 m in diameter, 414,000 kg at lift-off.
Which spacecraft has GSLV launched?
Spacecraft listed for GSLV include GSAT-7, GSAT-12, GSAT-1, GSAT-4, GSAT-8, GSAT-10, GSAT-14, GSAT-16.
