GSLV Mk. II
ISRO
Details
Height
49 m
Diameter
2.8 m
GTO
2,500 kg
LEO
0 kg
Thrust at Liftoff
7,420 kN
Apogee
40,000 km
Launch Cost
Unknown
Maiden Flight
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.