GSLV Mk. II Vehicle Overview
A complete overview of the GSLV Mk. II launch vehicle, including launch stats, vehicle info and launch locations.
Basic Info
Name
GSLV Mk. II
Family
GSLV
Manufacturer
First Launch
15 Apr 2010
Successful Launches
8
Failed Launches
2
Rocket Info
Status
Active
Stages
0-3
Length
49 m
Diameter
2.8 m
Launch Mass
401 tons
Thrust
7,420 kN
Reusability
Not Reusable
Payload Info
GTO Capacity
2,500 kg
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.
Launch Sites used by GSLV Mk. II
Satish Dhawan Space Centre
India's primary spaceport, launching lunar, Mars missions, and satellites, located in Andhra Pradesh.