GSLV Series Rocket

GSLV-D2

Operational

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.

Vehicle Specifications

Height

49.1 m

Diameter

2.8 m

Lift-off Mass

414 tonnes

Booster Stages

3 Stages

Payload (LEO)

5000.0 kg

Payload (GTO)

2500.0 kg

Modular Booster Stages

Stage 1

Solid Booster

Provides massive thrust at lift-off utilizing advanced HTPB solid propellants.

Stage 2

Liquid Core

High-efficiency liquid engine powering the vehicle through atmospheric climb.

Stage 3

Cryogenic Stage

Highly advanced cryogenic upper stage for precise orbital injection in GTO.

Launch Roster Performance

87.5%Success

First Flight LaunchApril 18, 2001

Total Mission Runs16

Successful Missions14

Failed Missions2

Mission Status

This launcher configuration is categorized under Active Launch Roster Fleet. It remains one of the fundamental benchmarks of ISRO's satellite deployment program.