GSAT-2GSLV Indian Space Research Organization Launch Status Success Thu ยท May 8th, 2003 7:28 AM EDT Location Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad Sriharikota, Republic of India 53 launches have been at this location. Rocket GSLV Length: 49.13 meters Diameter: 2.8 meters First Launched: April 18, 2001 GSLVGeosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle abbreviated as GSLV, is an expendable launch system operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The GSLV rocket has been launched a total of 6 times with 2 successful and 4 failed launches. Agency Indian Space Research Organization Type: Government Abbreviation: ISRO Administration: Director: Kailasavadivoo Sivan Founded: 1969 Launchers: PSLV | GSLV Spacecraft: Country: IND 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." View Rocket Launch Schedule