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GSLV Mk. II (Indian Space Research Organization)

GSLV Mk II
  • Length: 49 m
  • Diameter: 2.8 m
  • Launch Mass: 401 T
  • GTO Capacity: 2500 kg

The GSLV Mk. II, manufactured by Indian Space Research Organization established in 1969, undertook its inaugural launch on 04/15/2010, is non-reusable and is active.

GSLV Mk. II has 9 successful launches and 2 failed attempts, with a cumulative tally of 11 launches, currently with 6 pending launches in the pipeline.

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.

Manufacturer

Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

Chairman: V. Narayanan

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."

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