GSLV Mk II

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Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

April 15, 2010

Description

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.

Specifications
  • Max Stage
    3
  • Length
    49.0 m
  • Diameter
    2.8 m
  • Fairing Diameter
  • Launch Mass
    401.0 T
  • Thrust
    7420.0 kN
  • Apogee (Sub-Orbital)
    40000.0 km
Family
  • Name
    GSLV Mk II
  • Family
  • Variant
  • Alias
  • Full Name
    GSLV Mk. II
Payload Capacity
  • Launch Cost
  • Low Earth Orbit
  • Geostationary Transfer Orbit
    2500.0 kg
  • Direct Geostationary
  • Sun-Synchronous Capacity

Indian Space Research Organization

Government
Chairman: V. Narayanan
ISRO 1969

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."

Upcoming Spaceflights


GSLV Mk II | GISAT-1A (EOS-05)

Indian Space Research Organization | India
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
TBD September, 2026
Status: To Be Determined
Mission:

GISAT-1A (GEO Imaging Satellite) is an Indian earth observing satellite operating from geostationary orbit to facilitate continuous observation of Indian sub-continent, quick monitoring of natural hazards and disaster.

Geostationary Transfer Orbit
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GSLV | IDRSS-2

Indian Space Research Organization | India
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
TBD December, 2026
Status: To Be Determined
Unknown Mission

There are no mission or payload details available for this launch.


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GSLV | IDRSS-1

Indian Space Research Organization | India
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
TBD December, 2026
Status: To Be Determined
Unknown Mission

There are no mission or payload details available for this launch.


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GSLV Mk II | GSAT-32

Indian Space Research Organization | India
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
TBD December, 2026
Status: To Be Determined
Unknown Mission

There are no mission or payload details available for this launch.


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GSLV Mk II | IRNSS-1L (NVS-03)

Indian Space Research Organization | India
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
TBD December, 2026
Status: To Be Determined
Mission:

This is a replacement satellite for the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System. The constellation will provide India with an alternative to GPS and will be used for military and civilian use. Located at a geosynchronous orbit, the system will be operated by the Indian government.

Geostationary Transfer Orbit
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Mir
TBD
2 days, 3 hours ago
Demo Flight
ADD Offshore launch platform - Sea Launch

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Electron
TBD
2 days, 3 hours ago
The Grain Goddess Provides (iQPS Launch 7)
Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1A - Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand

Synthetic aperture radar Earth observation satellite for Japanese Earth imaging company iQPS.


Electron
TBD
2 days, 3 hours ago
StriX Launch 11
Unknown Pad - Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand

Synthetic aperture radar satellite for Japanese Earth imaging company Synspective.


Electron
TBD
2 days, 3 hours ago
LOXSAT 1
Unknown Pad - Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand

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Falcon 9
Go
2 days, 20 hours ago
NROL-95
Space Launch Complex 40 - Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Classified payload for the US National Reconnaissance Office.