Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle

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As of 17 February 2024, rockets from the GSLV family have made 16 launches, resulting in 10 successes, four failures, and two partial failures. [35] All launches have occurred from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, known before 2002 as the Sriharikota Range (SHAR).

Launch system status
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  Retired
GSLV
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GSLV-F14, INSAT-3DS - Launch Vehicle at Second Launch Pad (SLP).webp
GSLV-F14 carrying INSAT-3DS at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad
Function Medium-lift Launch System
ManufacturerISRO
Country of originIndia
Cost per launchUS$47 million [1]
Size
Height49.13 m (161.2 ft) [2]
Diameter2.8 m (9 ft 2 in)
Mass414,750 kg (914,370 lb)
Stages3
Capacity
Payload to LEO
Mass6,000 kg (13,000 lb) [3]
Launch sites Satish Dhawan Space Centre
Total launches 16 + 8 (planned)
Success(es)10
Failure(s)4
Partial failure(s)2
First flight
  • Mk.I: 18 April 2001
  • Mk.II: 15 April 2010
Last flight
  • Mk.I: 25 December 2010
  • Mk.II: 17 February 2024
Type of passengers/cargo
Boosters
No. boosters4 L40 Hs
Height19.7 m (65 ft) [5]
Diameter2.1 m (6 ft 11 in)
Propellant mass42,700 kg (94,100 lb) each
Powered by1 L40H Vikas 2
Maximum thrust760 kN (170,000 lbf) [6]
Total thrust3,040 kN (680,000 lbf)
Specific impulse 262 s (2.57 km/s)
Burn time154 seconds
Propellant N2O4 / UDMH
VariantLaunchesSuccessesFailuresPartial failures
GSLV Mk. I6222
GSLV Mk. II10820
Total as of February 2024 [36] 161042
Decade-wise summary of GSLV Launches
DecadeSuccessfulPartial successFailureTotal
2000s2215
2010s6028
2020s2013
Total102416

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